Get the latest tech news

Plastic pollution solution: Scientists develop green plastic alternative

The team is exploring organic eutectics—mixtures of small organic molecules that behave like plastics but are far more sustainable.

The study showcased small-molecule eutectic materials’ adaptability by creating baubles through glassblowing, logos through molding, films through casting, and fibers through drawing. “Using advanced techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and UV-vis spectroscopy, the eutectic compositions were precisely determined,” the press release mentioned. “These small molecule organic eutectic systems offer an opportunity to further develop high-performance materials that can replace conventional polymers in various applications,” Bon stated in the press release.

Get the Android app