Researchers turned superglue into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternative
- Written by Allison Christy, Graduate Research Assistant, Boise State University
Researchers discovered a way to turn superglue into strong, clear plastic that can be made into many shapes.Allison Christy, CC BY-NDThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
The big idea
Our team used superglue as a starting material to develop a low-cost, recyclable and easily produced transparent plastic called polyethyl...
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