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Enzymatic polymerization of plant sugars allows for precise molecular control to replace persistent polyquaterniums in high-volume fabric care.
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Move beyond ASTM D395 compression set to stress relaxation and DMA to predict contact stress retention and leakage risk in…
Researchers developed a novel, bio-based composite, enhanced with essential oil and chitosan, designed specifically for cosmetics packaging.
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Optical sieve microcavities shift color when they trap nanoplastics, enabling fast detection, sizing, and counting with a standard microscope.
Biodegradable polymer blends strengthen and diversify sustainable applications in packaging, agriculture, and medicine.