Poly(amino acids) and polypeptides have the potential to contribute significantly to a biomass-based and sustainable society, due to their biomass origin, functionality, and unique physical properties ...

Scientists have long been fascinated with the origin of life on Earth, namely the transition from simple pre-biotic organic molecules to living cell systems. How did these chemical reactions come ...

With a goal of giving textile waste new life, Cornell University researchers have found a way to chemically break down old clothing and reuse polyester compounds to create fire-resistant, ...