A new study suggests that while mechanical devices do remove plastics and other items of litter from marinas and harbors, the quantities of litter removed can be comparatively low and they can also trap marine organisms.

Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils.

Scientists have developed a new material that can change from soft and stretchy to hard and rigid after exposure to a catalyst and visible light.

Printing objects from plastic precisely, quickly, and inexpensively is the goal of many 3D printing processes. However, speed and high resolution remain a technological challenge. A research team has come a long way toward achieving this goal. It developed a laser printing process that can print micrometer-sized parts in the blink of an eye.