What if plastics could self-destruct when their time as a useful product ends? Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories are exploring this concept in one of their latest projects. "Many ...

For example, despite the optimistic outlook, the industry faces challenges from fluctuating polyvinyl chloride (PVC) prices. PVC is a key raw material for plastic pipes, and price volatility directly ...

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a petroleum-based plastic used in various applications, polluting the environment because of its recalcitrance, large content of additives, and the presence of halogen. In ...