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Smart 3D printing makes better parts faster
New software from the University of Michigan may make 3D printers more adept at creating intricate metal and plastic parts. […]
Tag Archives: plastic
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Convert waste plastics to jet fuel in an hour
Washington State University researchers have developed an advanced method to convert plastics to components for jet fuel and other valuable […]
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Polymers recycled using solvents
Multilayer plastic substances are ubiquitous in food and medical supply packaging, especially since layering polymers can give those films specific […]
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Bioplastics not safer than conventional plastics
In recent years, bioplastics have come to the market as an alternative to traditional plastic. Traditional plastic is made of […]
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5 common misconceptions about single-use packaging
The majority of the environmental influences of many consumer products, including soft drinks, are connected to the products inside, not […]
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War on plastic is a distraction from more urgent threats
A Group of Top environmental experts, spearheaded by the University of Nottingham, have warned that the current war on plastic […]
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Rethinking the science of plastic recycling
New catalytic method could mitigate global plastic pollution. We depend on plastics in our daily life — not just for […]
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Turning plastic trash into treasure
Catalytic method upcycles single-use plastic into high-quality liquid products Single-use plastics might have more inherent value than you think. Researchers […]
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All plastic waste could become new, high-quality plastic through advanced steam cracking
A research group at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has developed an efficient process for breaking down any plastic waste […]
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Plastic teabags release microscopic particles into tea
Many people are trying to reduce their plastic use, but some tea manufacturers are moving in the opposite direction: replacing […]