Polymer Chemistry Innovations

Researchers are constantly working to find new ways to recycle polymers in order to go from a linear to a circular textile production. The European Commission has started a "new circular economy action plan" in oder to have actions taken toward a more enviromentaly friendly "circularity" in multiple economic sectors including textiles and plastics. Read more here: http://ow.ly/47ie50zJtIJ

Scientists have discovered new information on how polymer structures could help in the targeted delivery of medicine. Polymer crystal spheres can be engineered by mixing chemicals in a soultion. Find out more here:

New findings on polymer structures could improve targeted medicine delivery The new development, recently reported in the scientific journal Nature Communications, was led by Christopher Li, PhD, a professor in Drexel's College of Engineering whose research has centered around engineering polymer structures for special applications, in collaboration with Bin Zhao, PhD, a pr...

Scientists have discovered an easier way to get the biodegradable polymer Chitin out of crustacean shells. The method utilizes fruit-based fermentation, which results in a better quality of version of the polymer. Read more here:

Fruit waste used to harvest polymer from seafood waste Found in crustacean shells, chitin is a natural polymer that has many uses once processed. Now, scientists have developed a fruit waste-based fermentation process for getting it out of those shells – and the technique results in better-quality chitin, to boot.