All plastic articles
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OpinionLetters: June 2024
Readers find answers in industry, celebrate Eiji Osawa and continue the Z-DNA debate
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NewsPlastic chemicals review reveals thousands of compounds have little safety data
Existing scientific knowledge on hazards of plastic chemicals compiled in dossier for decision makers
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ResearchConcerns raised over health effects of chemicals leaching from food packaging
Gene assays reveal disruption to cell receptors crucial for hormonal and metabolic control
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BusinessUS derailment highlights continuing chemical rail freight concerns
Three-train crash in Pennsylvania leaked diesel and plastic pellets into waterways
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ResearchUnique polymer can switch from rigid cutlery to an adhesive to malleable plastic
Process that mimics tempering of metals can even be reversed in multi-use plastic
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NewsPlastic pellets spill pollutes north Spanish coast
While analytical reports predict minimal effects to human health, microplastics could chronically harm marine organisms and ecosystems
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ResearchNanoplastics make up around 90% of the plastic particles found in bottled water
Seven different types of plastic detected in three bottled water brands
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NewsChemical recycling finds itself in the firing line as viability of process questioned
Analysis finds that ‘advanced recycling’ creates a toxic waste problem, but some researchers are concerned important nuance is not acknowledged
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OpinionSaving the sounds of Superstition
Preserving the look, feel and sound of degrading plastic artefacts presents particular problems
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NewsVested interests pose threat to chemical waste and plastic pollution initiatives
Researchers warn that conflicts of interest will hinder efforts to tackle the world’s pollution crises
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ResearchNew catalytic process completely breaks down nylon-6 in minutes
US chemists report the mildest conditions to date for Nylon-6 depolymerisation, recovering 99% of the original monomers in the plastic
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NewsHow your lab can cut its environmental footprint by recycling its gloves
Thousands of tonnes of disposable gloves go to landfill every year. Meet the people trying to change that
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NewsNew database maps plastic chemical exposure and human health effects
Minderoo Foundation’s Plastic Health Map tracking studies on polymers, bisphenols, PFAS and more from 1961 onwards, finds research gaps
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NewsLego struggles to find the right chemistry to replace oil-based virgin plastics
Danish toymaker commits to redouble efforts to produce more sustainable polymers for Lego pieces
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ResearchOrganocatalyst deconstructs mixed plastic waste into monomers
Step towards closed-loop recycling
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ResearchPolyurethane foams given a new lease of life as high-performance 3D printing inks
Upcycling method paves way to work with other hard to reuse thermoset plastics
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CareersSharing antimicrobial expertise with Parliament
Emily Stevenson is one of two interns working alongside Green Party peer, Baroness Natalie Bennett
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ResearchPyrolysed plastic waste converted into valuable chemical feedstocks
’Economic mindset’ shapes plastic upcycling approach
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ResearchPolymer upcycling strategy adds azide groups with electrocatalysis
Azido-modifications serve as diversification points for click transformations