Plastic is durable and versatile, making it a popular material in various industries. However, its durability also means it takes hundreds of years to decompose, leading...
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This study sought to understand better how ultraviolet (UV) ageing affects biobased polymers in water, and whether the amount of mercury that can attach to these polymers increases...
Researchers in Europe turn to microscopic algae for answers to our environmental problems.
Biodegradation of renewable polyurethane foams in marine environments occurs through depolymerization by marine microorganisms
Accumulation of plastics in the Earth's oceans is causing widespread disruption to marine ecosystems. To help mitigate the environmental burden caused by non-degradable plastics, we have previously developed...
The persistence of cellulose diacetate (CDA), a biobased plastic used in textiles and single-use consumer products, in the ocean is currently unknown. Here, we probe the disintegration and degradation of CDA-based...