Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million tonnes of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tonnes ...

Developing efficient strategies for the conversion and recycling of polylactic acid (PLA) has gained significant attention in recent years. Literature studies have reported photoreforming strategies ...

Polylactic acid (PLA) has emerged as a leading biopolymer owing to its renewable origin, tunable properties and biodegradability. Synthesised via the fermentation of carbohydrate feedstocks—typically ...

Although plant-based polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic is acclaimed for its biodegradability, it can take quite a long time to degrade if the conditions aren't quite right. Bearing this fact in mind, ...

Every year, the world produces roughly 400 million metric tons of plastic waste, according to the United Nations Environment ...

ADM, a nutrition and bio-solutions company with global headquarters in Chicago, and South Korea-based chemical company LG Chem, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop United States ...