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- How to Maintain Your Patio Furniture Before Summer Sun Wears It Out
- The Surprising Reason Your Clothes Might Be Shedding More Than You ThinkLaundry habits can harm the environment. Washing synthetic clothes releases tiny plastic fibers called microfibers into our water. These fi...14 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- The Forgotten Bathroom Liquid That Brightens Yellowed Toilet Seats EffortlesslyYellowed toilet seats, often mistaken for dirt, are actually caused by polymer degradation from UV light and harsh chemicals. A simple, ove...07 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Mould On Bathroom Sealant Comes Off EasilyFlaky bathroom sealant is more than a cosmetic issue. It signals a battle between microbes, moisture, and materials. Research from New Zeal...02 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- If your non-stick pan safe? Teflon flu cases surge in US. What ICMR guidelines sayThe US has seen a notable surge in polymer fume fever cases, or 'Teflon flu,' due to fumes from overheated nonstick cookware. Over 3,600 in...25 Jul, 2024, 12.19 AM IST
- IISc researchers develop hydrogel that can remove microplastics from waterResearchers at IISc have developed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics, with a unique polymer network and nanoclusters to degrad...12 Apr, 2024, 10.29 PM IST
- Microbes found in Alps and Arctic that can digest plastic at low temperaturesScientists have found microorganisms capable of digesting plastic in the high altitudes of the Alps of Switzerland and in the polar regions...10 May, 2023, 02.00 PM IST
- We should count polymer notesAs this usage is likely to continue for some time, there is a need to review the material used to make currency notes in India. Polymer cur...17 Sep, 2022, 12.08 AM IST
- Deep Polymers rallies 9% as firm forays into biodegradable polymersIn a regulatory filing, the smallcap speciality chemical player announced that it will be entering into biodegradable polymers to reduce wa...01 Sep, 2022, 02.23 PM IST
- Early work on for safe replacement of plasticsSmall steps point to a completely new science in dealing with the plastics problem.27 Sep, 2019, 11.27 PM IST
- Biobatteries efficient to combat power wastageNew York, Aug 9 (IANS) US scientists have developed easy to produce, low-cost, flexible and biodegradable paper-based batteries that are mo...09 Aug, 2018, 06.52 PM IST
- Biodegradable, flexible electronic device developedZhenan Bao from Stanford University said,"We have been trying to mimic the function of human skin to think about how to develop future elec...04 May, 2017, 01.53 PM IST
- Plastic-eating fungus may solve garbage problemBeijing, April 1 (IANS) In a discovery that may spell good news for the environment, a novel fungus capable of degrading polyurethane (PU) ...01 Apr, 2017, 05.40 PM IST
- Now, glass paint to keep metal roofs cool on sunny daysScientists have developed a new, environment-friendly and inexpensive paint out of glass that bounces sunlight off metal surfaces.17 Aug, 2015, 01.01 PM IST
- New paper-like material can boost electric vehicle batteriesThe material has the potential to boost by several times the specific energy, or amount of energy that can be delivered per unit weight of ...23 Feb, 2015, 02.20 PM IST
- Avesthagen-Limagrain launches biodegradable plasticAvesthagen Limited, a leading knowledge-based Life Sciences Company and its joint venture partner Limagrain on Tuesday launched an eco-frie...08 Apr, 2008, 04.41 PM IST
- TVS Group co Harita NTI plans bio-plastics forayChennai-based Harita NTI, part of TVS group, has proposed to manufacture various base resins out of bio-mass.21 Aug, 2007, 02.12 AM IST
- Arrow Coated looks to wrap up Adept PolymersArrow Coated Products, a mid-sized packaging firm, is looking to acquire Adept Polymers, a subsidiary of the UK-based Stanelco, one of the ...05 Mar, 2007, 02.23 AM IST
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