A study in ChemBioChem shows that ultraviolet-ozone (UVO) pretreatment significantly enhances PETase enzyme activity for breaking down PET in cotton/polyester textiles, offering a sustainable textile ...

South Africa's rangelands have always had great value for the country. These areas offer more than just grazing for livestock ...

Nylon-based products such as clothing and fishing nets are notoriously slow to degrade, especially in marine environments, ...

A common hospital bacterium can eat plastic in sutures and stents, making infections harder to control and medical gear ...

Biodegradable polyester-amide polymer with nylon-like strength degrades 92% in marine conditions within a year.