Durable plastic gets a sustainability makeover
January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
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Durable plastic gets a sustainability makeover
Car tires, replacement hip joints, bowling balls - these and other items are made from a class of plastics called thermosets, known for extreme durability.
Their "crosslinked polymer" chemical structure guarantees longevity but also makes these petrochemical-based materials - which comprise 15%-20% of all po . . .
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Durable plastic gets a sustainability makeover
Car tires, replacement hip joints, bowling balls - these and other items are made from a class of plastics called thermosets, known for extreme durability.
Their "crosslinked polymer" chemical structure guarantees longevity but also makes these petrochemical-based materials - which comprise 15%-20% of all po . . .