Most materials have an inherent capacity to handle heat. Plastic, for instance, is typically a poor thermal conductor, ...

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs ...

As anyone who extrudes plastic noodles knows, the glass transition temperature of a material is a bit misleading; polymers gradually transition between a glass and a liquid across a range of ...

Researchers at Wageningen University & Research have developed a new type of plastic that, according to materials theory, ...

Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...

Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...

The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact The household burning of plastic for heating and cooking is widespread in developing ...

At the Target store on Riverside Boulevard on Friday, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters — the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and ...

That’s a wrap on harmful plastic? Microplastics — which slough off larger plastics — plague everything we touch, from our food to our cleaning tools, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Within 15 years, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic could be entering our environment every second. Not every ...

Every year, around 20 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean, rivers, and lakes — disrupting ecosystems and livelihoods. NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics), ...

Up until recently, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you exactly what my dish sponge is made of. I use them daily to scrub plates, silverware, cutting boards, and reusable water bottles but I didn’t ...