Researchers including an Oregon State University College of Engineering faculty member have taken a key step toward greatly expanding the range of plastics that can be recycled.
Materials Science
Oct 13, 2022
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When accelerated neutrons or ions bombard a material, its surface layer undergoes dramatic physical and chemical transformations. The National Center for Nuclear Research in Swierk, Poland, has managed to learn in detail ...
Polymers
Sep 29, 2022
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Want a surface that won't get wet? Grab some sandpaper.
Materials Science
Aug 4, 2022
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INRAE, Ifremer and the Universities of Bordeaux (France) and Orebrö (Sweden) have been studying the toll taken by lifelong exposure to toxic microplastics on key biological functions in fish. Two species of fish, one freshwater ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 5, 2021
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Levels of plastic contamination has been found in samples of popular seafood such as prawns, oysters and crabs, with the highest content found in sardines, according to University of Queensland research.
Environment
Aug 5, 2020
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Plastic pollution is a growing global concern. Large pieces of plastic have been found almost everywhere on Earth, from the most visited beaches to remote, uninhabited islands. Because wildlife are regularly exposed to plastic ...
Environment
Jan 28, 2020
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A bamboo toothbrush deconstructed: bamboo handle, paper packaging box, plant-based nylon bristles and plant-based wrapper. It also comes with disposal instructions.
Environment
Nov 12, 2019
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The federal government has taken action recently to reduce the amount of plastic waste found on land and in oceans, rivers and lakes.
Plants & Animals
Aug 14, 2019
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When jewelers create a necklace, they control the order and number of each bead or jewel they use to form a desired pattern. It's been challenging for scientists to do the same thing when designing polymers—until now. In ...
Polymers
Aug 8, 2018
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Anyone who has ever struggled with knowing which plastic items they can or cannot place in their recycling bin will appreciate the complex task facing Professor Rob Hale and his students at William & Mary's Virginia Institute ...
Environment
Jun 11, 2018
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