Plastics
Plastics strong from start to restart
10 Jan 2025Researchers developed a new recyclable plastic that could help reduce waste and enable a circular economy by allowing durable materials to be reused.
Plastic and ash: from trash to treasure
30 Apr 2024A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.
Breathing new life into e-waste
20 Dec 2022Researchers identify an easy-to-recycle plastic alternative for use in electronics, making strides towards a circular economy.
Coconut-based plastics for a greener Singapore
3 Oct 2022A*STAR scientists develop a process for transforming coconut waste into strong and biodegradable bioplastics.
The dark side of green plastics
19 Nov 2021Mapping the life cycle of biodegradable polymers can help manufacturers make data-driven decisions on the most sustainable production practices.
Making plastic easier to recycle
7 Jan 2021A semi-batch approach to making acrylics could bring us one step closer to more planet-friendly plastics.
Transforming common plastics into powerful antimicrobials
31 Dec 2020Researchers are upcycling plastic waste into antimicrobial products to fight some of the most challenging bacterial infections.
Charged up and ready to connect
22 Oct 2013An innovative strategy produces positively and negatively charged polymer chains ideal for generating multifunctional coatings