Figure 1. Colorized scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a biodegradable drug-eluting coating on a coronary stent. Catheter-based interventions have revolutionized the practice of ...

The field of polymer science has seen a transformative evolution with the development of self-healing biodegradable materials ...

“The study involves a comprehensive experimental design, varying coating thickness, direct normal irradiance (DNI), dry bulb temperature (DBT), and relative humidity (RH) levels to analyze how ...

ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2021 — Cups, cartons and food wrappers made of paper might seem like they would be biodegradable, but many contain a plastic coating that can’t be composted. Although plastic-free, ...

Global industrial value chains are undergoing a major structural shift driven by waste reduction policies, lifecycle accountability frameworks, and corporate ESG compliance mandates. Biodegradable ...

There are already polymers that are 100 % biodegradable and are not made from oil. A "100% biodegradable polymer" is one that is totally turned into carbon dioxide, humus, and water by soil ...

Researchers have developed an adhesive polymer that is stronger than current commercially available options while also being biodegradable, tunable, and reusable. The findings show how the common, ...

Grant Support/Research Contract - Abbott; Abiomed; Amgen; AstraZenca; Bayer AG; Bbraun; Biotronik; Boehringer Ingelheim; Boston Scientific Corporation; Bristol-Myers ...

USPTO patent application filed on novel coating technology that will make biodegradable controlled-release fertilizer a viable solution to address industry sustainability challenges SYLACAUGA, ...

The perfect polymer—one that balances physical properties and environmental performance—doesn’t exist, but polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate (PBAT) comes closer than many. Producers of synthetic ...

Polymers are diverse materials, known for their outstanding flexibility and ease of processing. These characteristics have been suggested as a way to improve supercapacitor (SC) functionality, ...

Ottawa, Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global biopolymer coatings market size was valued at USD 40.01 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 44.23 billion in 2026 to USD ...