While plastics are very useful on their own, they can be much stronger when reinforced and mixed with a range of fibers. Not surprisingly, this includes the thermoplastic polymers which are commonly ...

Ever heard chatter about some fast food items containing wood? It's true...kind of. Here's the scoop on what "wood pulp" is, ...

A UBC research team has developed a cleaner way to produce rayon, a popular fabric used in clothing for more than a century.

Recently, rare earth elements (REE) have become a fundamental part of advanced industries. However, industries suffer a shortage in REE materials, predominantly due to the lack of robust recovery ...