Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable ...

Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis technology that produces precursors of biodegradable nylon from biomass-derived compounds and ammonia.

Another issue is cost. Since biodegradable plastics are made from more expensive raw materials and require new production methods, they are often pricier than petroleum-based plastics. However ...

Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have synthesized biodegradable nylon precursors using biomass-derived compounds like L-alanine. The process incorporates artificial photosynthesis with solar ...

Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary contributor. Since the 1950s, over 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic ...

Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable plastics based on ...

The European project PROMICON issues five policy recommendations to support a new method for the production of sustainable ...

Governments worldwide are supporting the transition to biodegradable materials through incentives and bans on single-use plastics, further propelling market expansion. By 2033, the market is ...

Established industrial systems have historically been designed to function as linear frameworks, transforming raw materials—including fossil and renewable ... waste recycling and the creation of ...