Stanford chemists craft catalyst for making biodegradable plastics
Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 08:31
in Physics & Chemistry
The development of petroleum-based plastics is one of the crowning achievements of the 20th century, but they come with a hefty cost. Yes, they’re inexpensive and feature extraordinary mechanical properties that have made them the materials of everyday life. However, the vast scale of plastics manufacturing and the environmental consequences associated with disposal have illuminated […]