Technical Terminology. More and more “eco-friendly” plastics have been developed, and the terms bio-based, fossil-based, bioplastics, biodegradable and degradable appear in various media channels.

Through a blend of microbiology, materials science, and electrical engineering, a new kind of battery—based entirely on living fungi and biodegradable materials—has come to life in the lab. A ...

Another option, mushroom packaging, uses agricultural waste and mycelium to create a biodegradable alternative to styrofoam. However, these materials face several challenges.

Bioplastics are plastics made from renewable biological material, usually plants, waste, or microorganisms rather than petroleum or natural gas. Many bioplastics can be far more beneficial to the ...

FARGO - As part of a nascent, growing field, North Dakota State University researchers are studying the environmentally friendly future of plant-based materials that would replace petroleum-based ...

The report "Technical Textiles Market by Material (Natural Fiber, Synthetic Polymer, Metal, Mineral, Regenerated Fiber), ...

Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable mini-capacitor with a reduced environmental impact. ... renewable raw material, but has an internal chemistry that makes it extremely versatile.

SYDNEY, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable packaging has become a growing priority for customers, despite the ongoing pressures of the Covi ...

As the world confronts global warming, Lululemon is working to find more sustainable materials for its products. The $4.4 billion giant announces today that it has made an undisclosed investment ...

But the use of biodegradable and renewable materials in these systems has often been limited. The grid printed electrode contains the fungus used in the anode compartment of the battery.

Through a blend of microbiology, materials science, and electrical engineering, a new kind of battery—based entirely on living fungi and biodegradable materials—has come to life in the lab.