Cornell Researchers Create First-of-Its-Kind Durable and Recyclable Plastic

Researchers have created a recyclable, bio-based alternative to thermoset plastics using dihydrofuran (DHF). Cornell University researchers have developed a recyclable alternative to thermoset plastics, a durable class of materials commonly used in car tires, replacement hip joints, and bowling balls. Thermosets are characterized by a crosslinked polymer structure that ensures exceptional strength and longevity. However, [...]

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