Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic ...

A new durable, biodegradable plastic breaks down in seawater, offering a potential solution to microplastic pollution. This ...

A new durable, biodegradable plastic breaks down in seawater, offering a potential solution to microplastic pollution. This ...

With less than 10% of global plastic recycled and the rest wreaking havoc on ecosystems, a team of Japanese scientists has ...

Researchers have developed a new durable plastic that won't pollute our oceans. The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, but what makes it special is that it breaks ...

Biodegradable plastic from RIKEN dissolves in seawater, tackling ocean pollution and supporting sustainability.

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have developed a new type of plastic that is durable yet ...

In a huge step in the fight against microplastics, researchers have created a new plastic that breaks down in seawater. It ...

Have scientists solved the plastic pollution crisis? A team has created a plastic that's as strong as conventional materials but dissolves completely in seawater.

Although some may see this as the answer to the enormous and growing problem, these promises have been made before.