Perotto and colleagues took advantage of the thiol groups on the cysteine amino acids in keratin. They thought they could ...

Stringent Environmental Regulations: Governments worldwide are imposing bans on single-use plastics, encouraging the adoption ...

That product—a "bioplastic" material—has been created by University of Saskatchewan (USask) chemistry professor Dr. Lee Wilson and his research team, as detailed in a paper recently published ...

The soil bacterium Cupriavidus necator has attracted the attention of researchers and industry for decades. This is partly because, through biochemical reactions, the bacterium converts the renewable ...

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.

Both the cups and lids are made of fiber-based paper board with a bioplastic liner. The new cups will be rolled out in select markets across 14 states including California. "I think it's a great ...

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 ...

The Company is now undertaking detailed experimental trials with academic partners to further enhance and validate its technology ahead of anticipated commercial rollout in 2022, meanwhile a ...

With proper investments in recycling and composting infrastructure, PLA can become a cornerstone of India’s sustainable ...