Plastics

A new approach to recycling plastics produces higher-quality materials by crosslinking plastics reversibly using an additive.

Researchers developed a new recyclable plastic that could help reduce waste and enable a circular economy by allowing durable materials to be reused.

A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.

Researchers identify an easy-to-recycle plastic alternative for use in electronics, making strides towards a circular economy.

A*STAR scientists develop a process for transforming coconut waste into strong and biodegradable bioplastics.

Mapping the life cycle of biodegradable polymers can help manufacturers make data-driven decisions on the most sustainable production practices.

A semi-batch approach to making acrylics could bring us one step closer to more planet-friendly plastics.

Researchers are upcycling plastic waste into antimicrobial products to fight some of the most challenging bacterial infections.

An innovative strategy produces positively and negatively charged polymer chains ideal for generating multifunctional coatings