The Stache Lab at Cornell, led by Prof. Erin Stache, chemistry and chemical biology, has discovered an efficient way to decompose non-biodegradable plastic polystyrene — a material commonly used in ...

Used plastic plates, cups, forks, spoons, napkins, and bottles strewn about a grassy area Although polystyrene consumer products are incredibly common, the economics of recycling means most of this ...

Laboratory consumables are predominantly comprised of polymers manufactured from petrochemical-based monomers, most notably polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene. Chemical substances leaching ...