Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
New biodegradable microbeads dissolve into sugar-like molecules Effectively cleanses skin, removing up to 74 percent of ...
Science News5 天
A new microbead proves effective as a plastic-free skin scrubber
The nonplastic polymer cleaned up eyeliner and permanent marker and broke down into molecules related to sugar and amino acids.
The Chemical Engineer5 天
US researchers develop biodegradable material to replace microplastics
CHEMICAL engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new type of biodegradable material that ...
BBC1 年
Plastic microbead ban: What impact will it have?
A UK-wide prohibition on the use of plastic microbeads in the manufacture of some cosmetic and personal care products has come into effect. These tiny pieces of plastic are added to rinse-off ...
MIT Unveils a Biodegradable Alternative to Microplastic Beads
MIT researchers have developed an environmentally friendly alternative to the harmful microbeads used in some health and beauty products. These new polymers break down into harmless sugars and amino ...
Sonnenseite13 天
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics
MIT chemical engineers designed an environmentally friendly alternative to the microbeads used in some health and beauty ...
BBC6 年
Microplastics are 'littering' riverbeds
There is evidence that such small particles can enter the food chain. Jamie Woodward Plastic microbeads, like these recovered from the River Mersey, are now banned in cosmetics in the UK The ...