Illinois Sustainable Technology Center research scientist Hong Lu and his colleagues developed a method for converting waste polystyrene into a sustainable jet fuel additive, ethylbenzene. Their work ...

The study details a cost-effective method for producing ethylbenzene — an additive that improves the functional characteristics of sustainable aviation fuels — from polystyrene, a hard plastic used in ...

Discover the incredible potential of combining styrofoam with a liquid solution for repairing damaged items. This method demonstrates how to tackle various repairs, including fixing broken plastic ...

The study details a cost-effective method for producing ethylbenzene -- an additive that improves the functional characteristics of sustainable aviation fuels -- from polystyrene, a hard plastic ...

The study details a cost-effective method for producing ethylbenzene—an additive that improves the functional characteristics of sustainable aviation fuels—from polystyrene, a hard plastic used in ...

KG (“BACHL”) to sell its business with Styrodur, which is an insulation material made from extruded polystyrene (XPS). The sale is a strategic move as BACHL has been one of the leading ...

Discover how to effectively bond Styrofoam using super glue for quick fixes. This simple technique provides an easy solution for various DIY tasks, allowing you to repair and hold materials securely.

Oregon Senate Bill 543 passed with bipartisan support in 2023. The new law, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, prohibits restaurants and food vendors from using Styrofoam to-go containers, A new ...

Styrofoam is useful in protecting items in transit, but not so much for the environment. The holidays bring gifts, many of which are padded with Styrofoam. Many of us simply throw away that Styrofoam ...

In this issue of ACS Central Science, Stache and co-workers exploit this very phenomenon to chemically recycle polystyrene (PS) to its monomer, styrene, using an inexpensive and ubiquitous ...

It’s incredible, in this day and age, restaurants and packaging companies still use Styrofoam, while knowing darn well that it is wreaking havoc on the planet. But alas there is hope.