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

Switching to biodegradable plastics could slash toxic pollution by more than a third and dramatically reduce global waste by ...

This study presents the design, fabrication, and testing of biodegradable magnesium/iron batteries featuring polycaprolactone (PCL) as a packaging and functional material. The use of PCL encapsulation ...

With the launch of the EU-funded project CELLAGRI, Fraunhofer FEP has taken on the coordination of the development of innovative cellulose-based mulch ...

The next time you drop a bottle marketed as biodegradable into your reusable grocery bag, pause. New research shows that not all of these plastics are made equal: some don’t actually biodegrade.

It’s official: In March, the United Nations Environmental Assembly endorsed a global pact on the life cycle of plastic. It has been declared a seismic shift in the battle against marine pollution, but ...

In this article, we define biodegradability and its significance, its benefits and disadvantages, standards, challenges, and outlook on biodegradable nanomaterials ...

The Cebu City government is ramping up its push for sustainable urban governance, demonstrating that disciplined ...

Plastics - this word is bound to stir thousands of conversations that steer 360 degrees across the world. It is a Rs 110,000 crore industry that employs more than 4 million people in India alone. But ...

The Supreme Court ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and UTs to provide free biodegradable ...