IMRE NEWS
Plastics: Biodegradable, Strong, Robust - could we have it all?
10 Dec 2020
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Team lead Dr Li Zibiao (left) and senior specialist Jayven Yeo (right)
IMRE researchers have developed a material that is biodegradable, strong and robust – a combination that was only an aspiration until now – bringing them one step closer to making plastic products greener.
Find out more about the new PLA material and A*STAR's Urban and Green Technology.
A*STAR celebrates International Women's Day
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From groundbreaking discoveries to cutting-edge research, our researchers are empowering the next generation of female science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) leaders.
Get inspired by our #WomeninSTEM