The slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds can trap microplastics better than the slightly-toxic synthetic ...

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a ...

Polymers are the building blocks of living systems and the early research on cellulose chemistry sparked a substantial growth in research towards synthetic polymers. This, in turn, resulted in the ...

A UCLA study shows that gum may shed plastic fragments as you chew, which can be absorbed in saliva. Even natural brands ...

Polyamides can be difficult to characterize, despite their use in various aspects of everyday life. Vrije Universiteit ...

The personal care industry has for years sought ingredients that can claim a natural origin, and part of that effort is finding alternatives to synthetic polymers. At In-Cosmetics Global 2025 ...

MIT engineers have fabricated a metamaterial that is not only strong but also stretchy. Their new method could enable ...

Polymer bank notes are not exempt from criticism as they are harder to fold, and, in some cases, the colors applied to the ...

A semiconductor made of synthetic polymer such as an LED or transistor. Such "conjugated polymers" are a plastic material that changes from being an insulator to a semiconductor after being doped.

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these ...