A new eco-friendly plastic called LAHB has shown it can biodegrade even in the extreme environment of the deep ocean, unlike conventional plastics that persist for decades. In real-world underwater ...

The transition requires a mix of electrons (electricity) and molecules (such as gas from bio- and synthetic fuels, carbon ...

Press Release – NILO NILO’s plastic-waste-based adhesive is designed for hybrid use in engineered wood products, with a vision for a fully low-carbon, formaldehyde-free future. Auckland, NZ – 11 July ...

This is done by enzymes. Each enzyme is supported by a so-called cofactor, sometimes referred to as a 'helper molecule'. In a similar way, bacteria can 'consume' ethylene glycol, using enzymes and ...

This research could represent the first documented case of paracetamol production from plastic waste using E. coli bacteria.