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Alpine and Arctic Microbes Break Down Plastics
Alpine and Arctic Microbes Break Down Plastics
Researchers identified cold-adapted microbes that degrade certain plastics at low temperatures, potentially saving energy in industrial recycling.
Researchers identified cold-adapted microbes that degrade certain plastics at low temperatures, potentially saving energy in industrial recycling.
Biodegradable
Life Scientists Cut Down on Plastic Waste
Katarina Zimmer | Aug 1, 2018 | 8 min read
Across the US, laboratories are finding creative ways to minimize the amount of plastic they throw away.
Bioresorbable Brain Implants
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Sensors made from biodegrading materials may soon provide a safe, cost-effective alternative to current technology, a study shows.
Vanishing Batteries
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Researchers describe a major component of biodegradable implants.