The fabricator mixes the components to initiate the curing process. Film Grade Resin The elastomer or plastic material is graded for use in the production of film or thin sheet. Extrusion Grade Resin ...

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

While a common family of bacteria, Comamonadaceae, grow on plastics in urban rivers and wastewater systems, it was unclear how these bacteria interact with and break down plastic. Professor Ludmilla ...

Now, Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered how cells of a Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food. First, they chew the plastic into small pieces, called nanoplastics.

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...

Pathogenic viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic. The biohazard risks of this ‘plastisphere’ shouldn’t be overlooked in efforts to tackle the pollution crisis.

This is particularly true of sheets, and white sheets in particular. Overnight sweating can lead to yellow stains over a period of months or years. The impurities on your body and face, especially if ...

That feeling is what the White Sox want. Based on this record-breaking season, it’s still a ways away. “To see Detroit celebrating, that was us only four years ago,” Sheets said. “It’s frustrating. It ...

The Tigers are calling on Hanifee (1-1) for his third start of the season. In his most recent appearance out of the pen on Wednesday, the righty threw one scoreless inning against the Tampa Bay ...