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A Sea Change for Plastic Pollution: New Material Biodegrades in Ocean Water

September 22, 2022 sarah JonasResearch Results

Seeking solutions to counteract a rapid rise in plastic trash, scientists at UC San Diego have developed biodegradable material that is designed to replace conventionally used plastic. In a new study, an interdisciplinary team of researchers has shown that the material biodegrades in seawater.

New Science Behind Algae-based Flip-flops

August 6, 2020 sarah JonasResearch Results

UC San Diego researchers formulated polyurethane foams, made from algae oil, to meet commercial specifications for midsole shoes and the foot-bed of flip-flops. Their latest result, in a series of recent research publications, offers a complete solution to the plastics problem—at least for polyurethanes.