A biodegradable pressure sensor could help people with knee injuries exercise and heal faster, University of Connecticut ...

Bone tissue engineering (BTE) has emerged as a critical solution for repairing large bone defects caused by trauma, infection ...

Natur-Tec India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ: NTIC) and a pioneer in compostable biopolymers ...

Natur-Tec India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Northern Technologies International Corporation (NASDAQ: NTIC) and a pioneer ...

Biodegradable polymer blends—most commonly combinations of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with flexible polymers such as poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT ...

Polysaccharides are renewable biopolymers widely used in biomedical and food systems because of their structural diversity, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. This review summarizes recent ...

Use of eco friendly and energy saving biomaterials and processes have enabled to overcome the effects of growing urbanization and population along with increasing agro-industrial wastes. This has led ...

Biodegradable bioplastics have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional plastics in the current scenario of growing demand for sustainable materials. However, the high costs associated with ...

Microplastics have emerged as a major environmental concern, prompting growing public awareness and increasing regulatory pressure. In response, industries are turning to biodegradable polymer ...

Healthcare is awash in single-use plastics. In U.S. healthcare facilities alone, more than 2,800 tons of plastic packaging and products are thrown out every day. Few people are more aware of this than ...

From touch-sensitive smartphone screens to fitness wearables and wireless earbuds, electronics are becoming ever more integrated into our daily lives—and smaller, lighter, and more flexible in the ...

A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, recyclable plastics. Published in Nature, the study describes a breakthrough ...