But this new bioplastic is more heat tolerant than aluminum and magnesium, so it can be combined with those metals to make car parts and building materials, according to the scientists.

Rhodomicrobium bacteria have unusual properties that make them intriguing contenders as natural bioplastic factories. "It's a ...

The European project PROMICON issued five policy recommendations to support a new method for the production of sustainable bioplastics from microorganisms.

For Japan, the second-largest consumer of plastics per capita in the world, and the third-largest manufacturer of cars, the bioplastic vehicle represented a significant clue towards the future ...

Experimental designer and artist Jessie French has generated a collection of bioplastic tableware, made using algae polymers and pigments. The outcome of deep research in response to geopolitical ...

Promotion: design studio Mickus Projects has created a 3D-printed honeycomb-shaped bioplastic chandelier, informed by the work of Danish midcentury designer Poul Henningsen. The translucent Hedron ...