Technology, Industry, and Agriculture: News and Research on Plastics

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Contact lenses found to shed microplastics

Millions of people around the world wear contact lenses, including reusable ones. But these plastic lenses don't last forever, and lenses need to be replaced every few days, weeks or months. Now, researchers reporting a pilot ...

Recycled plastic food wrappers spark safety concerns

It keeps food fresh and clean, makes it easy to transport and tells you what's inside. Convenience is not a worry. But the chemicals recycled plastic food packaging carries are cause for concern, scientists warn.

Design and fabrication of epoxy-based hip implants

Prosthetic joints are usually fabricated from medical-grade metals, such as titanium and ceramics. However, despite major advances in replacement hip bones made from such materials, there always remains the issue of biocompatibility ...

Study finds microplastics in respiratory tracts

The Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region (Fisabio) and the Pneumology Foundation of the Valencian Community performed a study at the Hospital General Universitario of Elche that ...

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