Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed an innovative biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethane ...

In contrast, synthetic plastics often consist of long, stable chains of polymers that resist biodegradation. Biodegradation relies on the presence of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi ...

Aropha Inc., as Cleveland-area startup spun out of Case Western Reserve University, has closed a $1 million seed funding ...

A ropha, a US startup that uses AI for laboratory-focused biodegradable material testing, has successfully raised $1m in a ...

In a sense, yes. Composting can be seen as a form of bioremediation known as biodegradation that converts food waste into potable soil. This reduces the burden on landfills. Mycoremediation is a ...

Bioavailability is an important factor that influences the potential for biodegradation of organic chemicals in environmental systems and may limit remediation options and treatment efficiency.

“This result depicted that nutrient and moisture content were sufficient for facilitating biodegradation. In other words, spores embedded in the TPU matrix triggered and facilitated the biodegradation ...

Upon disposal in a simulated environment, rapid biodegradation of the plastic was triggered by exposure to certain nutrients in compost. The authors found that spore incorporation led to more than 90% ...

CARBIOS and Hündgen enter supply agreement for world’s first PET biorecycling plant From end 2026, Hündgen will supply ...

Even with products that are widely considered biodegradable, specific conditions are required for materials to break down — so how and where a condom is disposed of can affect its biodegradation.

A POSTECH research team have crafted a material aimed at swiftly staunching kidney bleeding and facilitating wound recovery.