Polyethylene (PE) synthesized by Ziegler–Natta catalysts (MgCl2/TiCl4 catalysts) lack long-chain branching (LCB) structure, which to a great extent limits their end uses. In this paper, we report an ...

Australian scientists manage to break down 90% of styrofoam polystyrene plastics in 30 minutes using violet light, air, and ...

Bio-based polyethylene (Bio-PE) from renewable sources like sugarcane and corn can reduce plastic waste, lower carbon footprints, and provide sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics.

The presence of micro- and nanoplastics in the marine environment is raising strong concerns since they can possibly have a negative impact on human health. In particular, the lack of appropriate ...