Modern agriculture uses a lot of plastic, especially in the form of mulch film that farmers use to cover field soils. This keeps the soils moist for crops, suppresses weeds and promotes crop growth.

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PARIS, France—Two large randomized trials presented May 17 at EuroPCR 2012 showed nearly identical results for biodegradeable-polymer drug-eluting stents (DES) compared with first-generation sirolimus ...

CHICAGO, IL – Two new studies testing first- and second-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) with a bioabsorbable polymer have shown that the two stents are noninferior compared with a durable-polymer ...

A strong yet biodegradable alternative to nylon: development of polyester-amide material that decomposes in marine environments while retaining high mechanical strength Nylon-based products such as ...

Pollution affects human health and the environment in many ways. Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary ...

Have you ever forgotten to take your daily pills at the right time? Or missed one altogether? Although important, forgetfulness is not the only problem with drug delivery. Traditionally, most drugs ...

A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, recyclable plastics. Published in Nature, the study describes a breakthrough ...

Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils. Modern agriculture uses a lot of plastic, especially in the form of mulch film that ...