Plastics are synthetic or semi-synthetic materials made from polymers, which are long chains of molecules typically derived from petroleum, natural gas, or other organic sources. Plastics are ...

Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are derived from fossil sources. When they end up in the environment, they cause ...

Discarded fishing gear is a leading source, making up around 85 % of the plastic waste found in marine environments. 1 Image ...

The field of polymer science has seen a transformative evolution with the development of self-healing biodegradable materials ...

In a recent study published in the journal EBioMedicine, researchers in China aimed to understand the impact of microplastic pollution on human health by identifying and quantifying the mass ...

The "Conductive Polymers Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for conductive polymers is estimated to grow from $11.2 billion in 2025 and forecast to ...

The sources of natural polymers can be plant-based, animal-based, and marine-derived. For instance, plant-based polymers like cellulose are widely used in paper and textile industries for their ...