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 ...

A recent study published by Portland State University discovered a variety of microplastics in 180 out of 182 tested seafood ...

Mixed reactions have trailed Thursday’s renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan, with the institution’s alumni largely calling for a review.

A total of 15 fire tenders from the Delhi Fire Service rushed to the accident site after fire broke out in the polyethylene factory near the Rithala Metro Station.

A single pellet of recycled plastic can contain over 80 different chemicals. A new study with researchers from University of Gothenburg and Leipzig shows that recycled polyethylene plastic can leach ...

Recycled polyethylene plastic can leach chemicals into water, impacting the hormone systems and lipid metabolism of fish larvae, a new study has found.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway recently held their eagerly awaited Annual Diesel Gala, which was held from the 12th to 15th June.

Thermal degradation of waste plastics in an inert atmosphere has been regarded as a productive method, because this process can convert waste plastics into hydrocarbons that can be used either as ...