par Frédéric PELASCINI | 22 Nov 2020 | Actualités
Supramolecular chemistry: Self-constructed folded macrocycles with low symmetry The synthesis and self-organization of biological macromolecules is essential for life on earth. Chemists now report the spontaneous emergence of complex ring-shaped macromolecules with...
par Frédéric PELASCINI | 22 Nov 2020 | Actualités
Scientists Study Microbial Degradation of Bioplastics in Cryogenic Soil Researchers of Siberian Federal University conducted a series of studies devoted to how soil bacteria and fungi decompose and digest special biopolymers produced at a pilot plant of Siberian...
par Frédéric PELASCINI | 22 Nov 2020 | Actualités
New Way to Make Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades Using Thermoplastic Resins Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with Arkema Inc., have demonstrated the feasibility of thermoplastic resin and...
par Frédéric PELASCINI | 22 Nov 2020 | Actualités
Seeking the Most Effective Virus-Resistant Polymers for Personal Protective Equipment Some polymers can resist bacteria; can they be designed to work against viruses? Personal protective equipment, like face masks and gowns, is generally made of polymers. But not much...
par Frédéric PELASCINI | 22 Nov 2020 | Actualités
New Recycling Process Could Cut Down on Millions of Tons of Plastic Waste Multilayer plastic materials are ubiquitous in food and medical supply packaging, particularly since layering polymers can give those films specific properties, like heat resistance or oxygen...
