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Biopolymers are steadily making their way into food packaging, textiles, auto parts, and medical devices, among other ...

The most popular plastic for 3D printers is PLA – polylactic acid – a plastic that’s either derived from corn starch, inedible plant detritus, or sugar cane, depending where in the world it was ...

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] Domestic researchers have developed a natural material that can replace petrochemical fuels used in the production of eco-friendly biodegradable bioplastics. This ...

Fishing lure made with newly developed PLA resin (Teijin Frontier). The new plant-derived PLA resin from Teijin can be processed and moulded the same way as any other conventional PLA polymer, with ...

Surely the richest food system on earth should be able to trade a plastic that lasts 300 years for one that quickly returns ...

Replacing petro-chemical-based plastics with plant-based alternatives is a growing area of research. One popular form of plant-derived plastic is Poly(lactic) acid, or PLA, a type of biodegradable ...

Total Corbion PLA has donated more than a metric ton of polylactic acid resin to artist Ioan Florea's effort to produce and donate more than 4,000 3D printed closed-top face shields. The biodegradable ...