Filter News
Area of Research
News Type
News Topics
- (-) Materials Science (1)
- (-) Polymers (1)
- 3-D Printing/Advanced Manufacturing (5)
- Biology (1)
- Biomedical (1)
- Buildings (5)
- Chemical Sciences (1)
- Composites (1)
- Critical Materials (2)
- Cybersecurity (2)
- Decarbonization (4)
- Energy Storage (8)
- Environment (2)
- Grid (6)
- Hydropower (1)
- Materials (2)
- Mercury (1)
- National Security (1)
- Security (2)
- Simulation (1)
- Sustainable Energy (2)
- Transportation (9)
Media Contacts
Scientists at ORNL developed a competitive, eco-friendly alternative made without harmful blowing agents.
A novel method developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory creates supertough renewable plastic with improved manufacturability. Working with polylactic acid, a biobased plastic often used in packaging, textiles, biomedical implants and 3D printing, the research team added tiny amo...