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Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours

  • Researchers in Japan developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, addressing ocean pollution and wildlife harm.
  • The new material was created by the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo, breaking down quickly without leaving any residue.
  • Takuzo Aida noted significant interest in the research, especially from the packaging sector.
  • This plastic is as strong as petroleum-based options but is non-toxic, non-flammable, and does not emit carbon dioxide.
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Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours

Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife.

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Colorado Springs Gazette broke the news in Colorado Springs, United States on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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