From its early beginnings during and after World War II, the commercial industry for polymers–long-chain synthetic molecules of which “plastics” are a common misnomer–has grown rapidly. In 2015, over ...

Plastic has come to be considered the scourge of our modern consumerist lifestyles. Recent bans on single-use plastic and the devastating effect of plastic in our oceans have made the problem ...

Dublin, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "High Performance Plastic Market by Type (Polyamide (Nylon), Polyamide-imide (PAI), Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)), Manufacturing Process (Blow Molding, ...

Nylon cooking bags and plastic-lined cardboard cups are conveniences many people rely on, but a new study suggests that they are an underappreciated source of nanoparticles. They report that the ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...