Every year the world produces 14 million tons of—non-biodegradable—polystyrene foam. The general-purpose plastic is hard, brittle, and cheap. And it forms everything from packing peanuts to disposable ...

For environmentalists, few quests would seem to make as much sense as the dream of biodegradable Styrofoam. As Greg Glenn, a USDA scientist who has worked on the problem for years, says, “If you’re ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Particulate nanocarriers have been praised for their advantageous drug delivery properties in the lung, such as avoidance of macrophage clearance mechanisms and long residence ...

Non-biodegradable polystyrene cups lie strewn across the Corpus Christi Bay beach. (Notice those orange Whataburger cups?) Credit: Neil McQueen Whataburger’s mustard-laden burgers may be mana and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. By now, most of us have heard of Styrofoam, also known as Polystyrene. It’s ...

Polystyrene's insulation properties make it a popular choice for HVAC insulation and building and construction applications. However, concerns regarding landfill pollution and the production of ...