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Starch yields wearable electronics material that can be recycled

Envirotec Magazine

Polymer scientists from the University of Groningen have developed a starch-based polymer that makes it possible to create a fully biodegradable soft material for sensors. Lan, Loos, and their colleagues have developed an alternative to these complex polymers: a biodegradable material that decomposes in a matter of weeks to a few months.

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How Specialized Hydraulic Systems Contribute to Environmental Sustainability

Hydrogen Fuel News

Biodegradable hydraulic fluids, developed in response to this challenge, offer a solution that minimizes environmental harm without compromising system performance.    In contrast, the cleanup of biodegradable fluids often requires fewer resources and less invasive techniques.

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Study: Microplastics found in 90 per cent of leading cosmetics products

Business Green

Little is known about the impacts of microplastics on human health, nor the biodegradability of such small pieces of synthetic polymers on the environment. We have also chosen to go beyond what has been set out by the European Chemicals Agency and UN Environment Programme by working to a higher standard of biodegradability.".

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“Modern chemistry is rubbish”: Time to wake up to environmental effects, suggests commentary

Envirotec Magazine

As an example, they refer to perfluorocubane, a molecule that in 2022 was designated ‘Molecule of the Year’ Its synthesis might be a stellar achievement, and there will probably be potential future applications. These polymers reduce the use of fossil resources, but don’t improve recyclability or biodegradability.

Pollution 130
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Fast Fashion: The Damage It’s Caused and How to Stop It

The Environmental Blog

Fast fashion is a term that refers to the increase in the production of clothing. The microplastics in clothes are non-biodegradable and pollute the water. These will have an easier time biodegrading. With climate change becoming more of a threat with each day, people are looking into ways to push back against fast fashion.

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Firm warns of increased microbial-influenced corrosion with IMO 2020-compliant fuels

Envirotec Magazine

Referring to a paper published in 2016, in Volume 108 of International Biodeteriation & Biodegradation , published in 2016 by Elsevier, Taylor said that a strain of fungus degraded biodiesel at “a phenomenal rate” and resulted in enhanced 1018 steel corrosion due to acidification. times more moisture than diesel.

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Actuator manufacturer makes a case for hydraulic systems in water industry

Envirotec Magazine

Referring to the firm’s experience with multimillion-pound water treatment contracts, managing director Chris Woodhead said he believed “the market is changing in the way water and specifically wastewater is processed.” It is compatible with biodegradable oil.