Inspired by how bones heal naturally, researchers have engineered a laser-structured hydrogel that could one day replace conventional bone implants.

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life. But what really happens ...

A cube of healthy bone is anything but solid. Inside it, countless tiny channels carry fluid and help cells move, feed, and ...

BEIJING -- A Chinese research team has developed a highly efficient flexible thermoelectric polymer material, providing critical support for future technologies such as wearable devices, adhesive ...

Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.

As the Arctic becomes a region of growing strategic competition, operating in its harsh environment remains a major challenge ...

Italianway issued a voluntary recall for Vergani 1944 Milano "Pandoro Classico" on February 10 due to the possible presence of Teflon fragments.

Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used around the world to increase crop yields, conserve soil moisture, and suppress weeds. However, once these films are discarded, they can persist in the ...

Polymer materials offer cost-effective solutions in engineering, yet their limitations prompt research into nano-reinforced composites for improved performance.

HEMC is a non-ionic cellulose ether derived from natural polymer cellulose through a series of etherification processes. It ...

Franzen wants to move DuPont from the materials sector, where it is considered a specialty chemicals company, to somewhere in ...