In a recent paper in Nature Communications, researchers at the Industrial Sustainable Chemistry group led by Prof. Gert-Jan Gruter take an important step towards the production of fully biobased, ...

Scientists have long been fascinated with the origin of life on Earth, namely the transition from simple pre-biotic organic molecules to living cell systems. How did these chemical reactions come ...

One leading theory on the origins of life on Earth proposes that simple chemical molecules gradually became more complex, ultimately forming protocells—primitive, non-living structures that were ...

Researchers from the Industrial Sustainable Chemistry group, under the direction of Prof. Gert-Jan Gruter, have made a significant advancement toward the creation of rigid, fully biobased polyesters ...

Researchers have synthesized a biodegradable alternative to polyolefins using a new catalyst and the polyester polymer, and this breakthrough could eventually have a profound impact on sustainability ...

Distinctive nanoridges on the surface of flowers have puzzled plant biologists ever since their discovery over 75 years ago. Although postulated to help attract insect pollinators, the function, ...

Biobased polyesters, synthesised predominantly from renewable feedstocks, are emerging as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil‐derived polymers. Their unique thermal properties, which ...

Research reveals an electrochemical approach to PVC recycling, which enhances dechlorination and converts plastic waste into ...

Aromatic polyesters, a class of high-performance polymers, have garnered substantial interest due to their robust thermal stability, mechanical strength and optical clarity. These polymers incorporate ...

Researchers take an important step towards the production of fully biobased, rigid polyesters. They present a simple, yet innovative, synthesis strategy to overcome the inherently low reactivity of ...