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The Story of PETase, the Plastic Eating Enzyme

Jun 13, 2018

Microbes may hold the key to stop mankind from drowning in its own plastic waste. They can produce an enzyme called PETase that can breakdown PET, but how and why did it come about?

How Mussels Inspired Stronger, Stiffer, yet Flexible Polymers

Nov 12, 2017

One of the biggest challenges in developing new polymers and plastics is creating a product that is both flexible AND strong. But now, inspired by mussels, researchers have discovered a process that strengthens elastomers without making them brittle.

MiT Strengthens Concrete by using Irradiated Plastic as a Construction Raw Material

Nov 10, 2017

A research team from MiT has found that concrete is stronger when irradiated plastic is used as a raw material. This could increase plastic feedstock prices, lower construction chemical costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions and landfill waste.