All polyethylene articles
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ResearchMetal–carbon catalysts made from plants can break down plastics
Soil remediation study sees researchers develop method for converting low-density polyethylene into liquid hydrocarbons
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Research
Mixed plastic waste converted into useful materials in dual chemical–biological approach
Process can convert polystyrene, PET and polyethylene waste into chemical feedstocks
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Research
Advanced microscopy tests 60-year-old mechanism of ethylene polymerisation
Researchers have produced ‘remarkable images’ of the polyethylene production process
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Research
High performance fabric that can be made from plastic bags could slash fashion’s huge emissions
Polyethylene yarn can create clothes that are stain resistant, cool the wearer and are simple to recycle
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Business
Ube’s management pays for lax quality checks
Japanese chemical maker announces that ‘quality-related improprieties’ were detected in 24 of its products, including low-density polyethylene
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News
Lego leaves behind fossil fuel plastics in search for sustainable blocks
Botanical blocks are being produced using bioethanol from sugarcane
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Research
Sniffing out museums' decaying plastic artefacts
Analysing volatile compounds may help museums protect old celluloid film and other polymer heritage items
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Business
Nova Chemicals expands in Canada
Company to spend over C$2 billion growing its steam cracker by 50% and building a new polyethylene facility
