AZoM talks to Mehran Ghasemlou, a research fellow at RMIT University, about his research that has developed a self-cleaning and biodegradable bioplastic that is inspired by the lotus leaf. Please can ...

Amid growing concern about the consequences of plastic pollution, the biopolymer industry is taking the spotlight. Biopolymers are biodegradable or made from renewable materials, such as corn or ...

NEC Corp. and Unitika Ltd. today announced the joint development of bioplastic reinforced with kenaf fiber, which is expected to contribute greatly to environmental measures for mobile phones. The ...

Bioplastics maker Cereplast Inc. plans to launch a line of resins based on all-natural algae by the end of 2010. “Algae-based resins represent an outstanding opportunity for companies across the ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. It may sound nuts, but a new bioplastic being developed by Japan's NEC Corp. using cashews could change the way electronics are manufactured in the ...

A national policy is needed to establish India as a leading manufacturing destination for bioplastics, says a report by EY–ASSOCHAM. Titled ‘Incentivising Bioplastics, a Biopolymer: A move towards a ...

Pet owners are driving demand for dog waste bags manufactured from bioplastics. Australian company Secos Group Ltd. says the trend has boosted sales, particularly to major U.S. and European retailers.

Just when you thought creepy androids couldn't get any more bizarre or lifelike, they may soon decay like human corpses too. Italian scientists are working to make robots extra realistic, as well as ...