Polyethylene sits in nearly every kitchen, from food wraps to cup linings, and may not be the inert material scientists long ...

One of the world's most common plastics may pose a hidden threat to liver health. Texas A&M researchers discovered that ...

The global polyethylene market, valued at USD 118.5 billion in 2024, is anticipated to surge to USD 197.3 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast ...

In 2020, a groundbreaking study revealed a novel structural material generated by blending sand with polyethylene. This ...

Polyethylene plastics — in particular, the ubiquitous plastic bag that blights the landscape — are notoriously hard to recycle. They’re sturdy and difficult to break down, and if they’re recycled at ...

Polyethylene (PE) pipe, a type of plastic piping material, is widely used in various industries and applications for its versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness. PE pipes are known for their ...

An international team of experts undertaking fundamental research has developed a way of using polyethylene waste (PE) as a feedstock and converted it into valuable chemicals, via light-driven ...

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I recently talked with some U.K. students who believe a solution to reducing plastic waste is to plant polystyrene. The central aim of the project is to try to isolate the genes that encode the ...

The global high-density polyethylene market will grow from $91.73 billion in 2022 to $100.99 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The HDPE market is expected to grow from ...

Polyethylene plastics -- single-use bags and general-purpose bottles -- are indestructable forever plastics. That also makes them hard to recycle. Chemists have found a way to break down the polymer - ...