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Digital Europa Thesaurus plastics
GLOSSARY ITEM | 12 Apr 2024
Generic term used in the case of polymeric material that may contain other substances to improve performance and/or reduce costs. Vert, M., Y. Doi, et...
GLOSSARY ITEM | 12 Apr 2024
Substance composed of macromolecules. Vert, M., Y. Doi, et al. (IUPAC Polymer Division) 2012, 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)'...
GLOSSARY ITEM | 12 Apr 2024
A polymer comprised, at least in part, of building blocks called monomers, produced from renewable feedstocks such as corn. An alternate definition for biopolymer, includes all biologically produced...
NEWS | 21 Mar 2024
Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is a key requirement to reduce the burden...
GLOSSARY ITEM | 05 Mar 2024
Biodegradable Plastics are broken down by naturally occurring microorganisms – such as bacteria and fungi – into water, biomass, and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane...