Mississippi Polymers Inc., a family-owned plastic film manufacturer in Corinth, Miss., has announced a temporary layoff of ...

By spinning bacteria in a controlled flow, scientists produce aligned cellulose sheets with tensile strength over 500 MPa.

In a world overrun with plastic garbage, causing untold environmental woes, University of Houston assistant professor of ...

By radiating 96% of all light—both infrared and visible—polymer sheets can cool an 80 degree Fahrenheit outdoor air temperature to 65.3 degrees Fahrenheit inside the box, seen at right.