Chemists develop fully biodegradable and recyclable synthetic resin
Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Modern synthetic resins are made from fossil sources, are not biodegradable and can only be burned under strict precautions due to the release of toxic substances. Scientists have now discovered a range of new thermoset resins made from renewable raw materials which are fully biodegradable, non-toxic and non-hazardous.