This clip starts with a brief introduction into what polymers are and lists examples of both natural and synthetic polymers. It then goes on to describe what a smart polymer is, before focusing on ...

Polymers are either natural or synthetic macromolecules composed of many repeating units (monomers) usually arranged in the form of a chain. Examples of polymers are silk, rubber, silicone ...

tough polymer that also exhibits elastic properties. In most of these cases, the synthetic materials mimic the structural characteristics of the natural systems in an attempt to bestow them with ...

The slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds can trap microplastics better than the slightly-toxic synthetic ...

Natural polymers derived from okra and fenugreek extracts can remove up to 90% of microplastics in water, a study has found.

Researchers report in ACS Omega that okra and/or fenugreek extracts attracted and removed up to 90% of microplastics in ocean ...

From a health perspective, natural polymer-based hydrogels offer a biocompatible and non-toxic alternative to synthetic hydrogels, which may pose risks of inflammation and toxicity. Their growing ...

This clip starts with a brief introduction into what polymers are and lists examples of both natural and synthetic polymers. It then goes on to describe what a smart polymer is, before focusing on ...

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these ...

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic ... these sticky natural polymers to clean up ...