UK scientists make breakthrough in plastic recyclability

Posted on 1 Jan 2025 by James Devonshire
A team of UK scientists has made advances in the development of plastic that can fix itself after it has been cracked or broken into pieces. The team led by Bournemouth University added specially developed nanomaterials to plastic samples which allowed them to self-heal after being damaged and retain almost all their original strength. The…

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