Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane

That problem is why, even though we’ve had success finding enzymes that break down common plastics like polyesters and PET, they’re only partial solutions to plastic waste. However, researchers aren’t ...
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HELLA GmbH & Co gets grant for polycarbonate polyol for polyurethane elastomers

HELLA GmbH & Co has patented a novel polycarbonate polyol with unique properties for polyurethane elastomers. The polyol has an OH number of 40 to 80 mg KOH/g and specific functionality, offering ...
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Plastic-eating bacteria could be small step toward tackling world’s pollution crisis

A group of German researchers identified the bacterium Pseudomonas putida in the soil of a site covered in plastic waste. It fed on polyurethane diol, which is usually applied to materials to protect ...