Genetically engineered bacteria have been created that can convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the polymer plastic ...

The researchers begin by first deconstructing PET (obtained from cut up plastic drink bottles) and glycolyzing it with linear diols (which can be obtained from renewable sources). They then react it ...

Polymers, such as plastics, are essential in many aspects of life and industry, from packaging and cars to medical devices ...

A new method allows chemists to precisely place single monomers at any position within a polymer chain made of other types of monomers.

Researchers have reported a method for breaking down commercial polymers like Plexiglass into monomers, a form more desirable for reuse. This could help alleviate the growing plastic waste stream ...

DALLAS-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, is increasing prices for its vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), vinyl-based emulsions ...