| 单词 | polyethylene |
| 例句 | I'd wrap the notes in polyethylene, put it in a sandwich box, and stash it away. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z Her mother put them all in the polyethylene bag, which she carried to the backyard, her steps quick, her faraway look unwavering. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Strange, shiny and secretive, they’re made from acrylic and polyethylene and call to mind hanging torsos or wasp nests. Review | The Whitney Biennial presents the best new artists in the country — and lots of fluff 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z The vast majority of its products are made from difficult-to-recycle polyethylene plastic. Lego reports sales jump after Covid crisis kept families at home 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z The waters surrounding them are 300 feet deep; the 50-foot-wide piers, made of some 200,000 polyethylene cubes wrapped in yellow fabric, will barely rise above the surface. Talking to Christo About His Floating Piers 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Two 42-inch cubes are constructed from polyethylene, the most common, indeed quintessential industrial plastic of the late 20th century. At Richard Telles Fine Art, Jim Isermann's illusions stack up 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z There is also no research readily available on how the polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester in tampons, such as those from Tampax, may affect women’s bodies when used internally over time. Are all tampons toxic? No one seems to have the answer 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z In the early ’80s, the fiber tip gave way to polyethylene beads molded into porous heads. Who Made That?: The Hand-Held Highlighter 2012-01-22T08:45:49Z Available since mid-October, it’s among the nation’s most debated and controversial beverages, a tempest in a polyethylene jug: raw milk. Got raw milk? A Md. farm now sells the hotly debated drink — for pets. 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z A packing shed and the season-stretching polyethylene structures called high tunnels need to be built, and the farmers only recently finished digging a well in the center of one field. How to Make a Neighborhood Farm for an Entire Metropolis 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z Three men were trying to hoist one end of a black polyethylene pipe from the riverbank up to the plateau. In the Mountains of Bolivia, Encounters With Magic 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Wearing their own gloves, Stewart and Gingrich set the archival box on a group of tables covered in white Tyvek polyethylene sheeting. How do you save a lady’s coronation robe? Very carefully. 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z Milk and juice containers once were coated with wax and made great disposal units for kitchen scraps, but now they are lined with polyethylene, he explained. Want to compost? Here is where to start. 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z What distinguishes Newson’s career as much as the range of products is the diversity and imaginative application of the materials he uses: steel, aluminum, marble, shagreen, carbon fiber and polyethylene. Is There Anything Marc Newson Hasn?t Designed? 2012-01-27T17:23:09Z Newson said he never saw brown polyethylene that didn’t look bad. Is There Anything Marc Newson Hasn?t Designed? 2012-01-27T17:23:09Z It was to have been fashioned from polyethylene, and after seeing the model, a Los Angeles collector named Bill Bell agreed to buy “Play-Doh” on the spot. Whitney Restrospective for Jeff Koons’s Monumental Ambitions 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z Many dog waste bags, like BioBags, are made with plant cellulose and contain no polyethylene. 5 “green” products that aren’t as environmentally friendly as their labels suggest 2014-05-13T11:15:00Z Aluminum metalized polyethylene terephthalate settles over store windows like dazzling frost. What Is Glitter? 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Rwanda was a pioneer, banning nonbiodegradable polyethylene bags a decade ago. Slowly but steadily, the travel industry cuts its ties to disposable plastics 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z They rebuilt a striped grosgrain ribbon and tucked a polyethylene foam skull inside the hat to reinforce it for storage or display. Antiques: ?Home Theaters? for the Victorian Age 2010-12-16T22:35:56Z Made of polyethylene, a heat-resistant plastic, the liner is about 5% of the total cup but a significant piece of its overall carbon footprint. Starbucks is overhauling its iconic cup to save the planet 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Most reusables were made of sturdier materials, such as cotton or woven polyethylene. How many people are taking reusable bags to the grocery store? Not many. We counted 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The thin plastic bags that used to line every bathroom trash can and litter box in California were and are made of low-density polyethylene, or LDPE. Does California have a plastic bag ban or what? 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z China's glutted market in polyethylene and polyesters after years of rapid petrochemical capacity expansion is prompting some of the shift. Chinese petchem firms betting big on energy transition products 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The plant uses ethane from a vast shale gas reservoir underneath Pennsylvania and surrounding states to make polyethylene, a plastic used in everything from consumer and food packaging to tires. Shell agrees to pay $10 million for air pollution at massive new Pennsylvania petrochemical plant 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Also, the nets used for fruit trees are typically made of polyethylene, which isn't ideal for a world attempting to move away from plastic dependence. Fruit producers turn to nets for better crops 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Workers sprayed the ship with water, then applied the preserving agent polyethylene glycol over the course of 17 years and let it dry for another nine years. A Swedish Warship Sank in 1628. It Is Still Yielding Secrets. 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The window design uses polyethylene, PVC piping, pipe insulation and duct tape, to create four layers of insulation. Cambridge student designs plastic windows for Ukraine homes 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Dow, a chemicals company, makes a wide variety of products including polyethylene used in packaging, paints, and foams. Dow and X-energy to build U.S. Gulf Coast nuclear demonstration plant 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z A: Your laxative contains polyethylene glycol 3350, a compound which pulls fluid into the digestive tract to make stool softer and easier to pass. Going from 28 drugs to 4 enhanced couple’s quality of life 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Some families had also resorted to makeshift measures, such as using polyethylene sheets to prevent seepage and using wooden planks to offer additional support to their houses. Joshimath: Panic in India's Uttarakhand town over large cracks in homes 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z "The criminals tried to transport this graffiti with the help of wooden boards and polyethylene," it said. Mastermind of Banksy removal could face years in jail, Ukraine says 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Trees can also be made of polyethylene, another type of plastic, says Mac Harman, founder and CEO of Balsam Hill, a leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday decor in the United States. Are real or artificial Christmas trees better for the environment? 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z “There is nothing; they left Kharkiv, there was zero, there was not even polyethylene to cover the dugouts.” Noted Russian nationalist says army has too few doctors 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The plant is the first major polyethylene manufacturing complex in the northeastern United States, according to Shell. After years of construction, Shell ethane cracker starts up 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z This reduced sinking rate is a result of microplastics' buoyancy — especially those made of low-density polymers like polyethylene, the stuff used in grocery bags and likely the most common polymer in the surface ocean. All that plastic in the ocean is a climate change problem, too 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z The company also faced reduced polyethylene production and persistent supply chain constraints in the quarter. Dow Q3 profit more than halves on inflation, energy costs 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Among other things they lit a polyethylene plastic bag, dripping the flames on my back. Sierra Leone's civil war: 'I was shot by rebels' - the dangers of reporting 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z A number 1, for instance, corresponds to polyethylene terephthalate, or PET — the stuff that makes up water bottles. Inside the industry push to label your yogurt cup 'recyclable' 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Spanish researchers say they've discovered chemicals in the wax worm's drool that break down polyethylene, a tough and durable material. 'Humble' worm saliva can break down tough plastic 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z To study what may be happening on these planets, the researchers targeted a chunk of polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic commonly used to make soda bottles and fibers. Why "diamond rain" could be normal weather across the universe 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z For example, water does not wet waxed surfaces or many plastics such as polyethylene. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z "Nowadays, they're made from polyethylene which is a lot softer. It's got a much nicer feel and more aesthetically pleasing." Is there anything green about plastic grass? 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z In April, researchers from the University of Texas found an enzyme which could digest polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic resin found in clothes, liquid and food containers. This Styrofoam-eating ‘superworm’ could help solve the garbage crisis 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z They've discovered two enzymes in the liquid that can degrade polyethylene at room temperatures and believe it's the first time that such an effective agent has been found in nature. 'Humble' worm saliva can break down tough plastic 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Vests carrying steel, ceramic or polyethylene plates, which can potentially stop rifle rounds, aren’t explicitly covered by the legislation. New body armor rules in NY miss vest worn by Buffalo killer 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z How does the carbon-atom hybridization change when polyethylene is prepared from ethylene? Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z The panels were made of sheets of an aluminum composite with one layer of polyethylene sandwiched between them. Official Inquiries About Grenfell Tower Blaze Go On, 5 Years After the Fire 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z In his report to the public inquiry, Professor Luke Bisby said evidence "strongly supports" the theory that the polyethylene material in the cladding was the primary cause of the fire's spread. Grenfell Tower: What happened 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z "What we think is that the enzymes are capable of an accelerated version of the weathering of polyethylene," said Dr Clemente Arias, a co-author from the Spanish National Research Council. 'Humble' worm saliva can break down tough plastic 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The strike threatens logistics for polyethylene and polypropylene, said a person familiar with South Korea's petrochemical operations. Factbox: Impact of strike by South Korean truckers on autos, steel, others 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z The familiar plastics polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene are also hydrocarbons. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z During the fire, the polyethylene, a type of plastic, melted and caught fire, with flaming drops falling down the sides of the building. Official Inquiries About Grenfell Tower Blaze Go On, 5 Years After the Fire 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z They specifically found that there is an enzyme which targets polyethylene terephthalate after finding bacteria "eating" bottles outside of an Osaka, Japan plant. Meet the "superworm" that can digest plastic 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Metal composite panels with an unmodified polyethylene core now cannot be used on any building of any height. Grenfell fire: Cladding banned five years after deadly blaze 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Other firms, including BioNTech and Arcturus Therapeutics, have begun to explore ways to eliminate polyethylene glycol, a compound that helps stabilize LNPs but has also been linked to some types of bad vaccine reactions. Better fat bubbles could power a new generation of mRNA vaccines 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Another machine funneled them into a heavy polyethylene bag the size of a baby elephant, from which they were poured onto a conveyor-belt apparatus to be scrubbed, sorted and bagged. Innovative Fish Farms Aim to Feed the Planet, Save Jobs and Clean Up an Industry’s Dirty Reputation 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Next, team members put on hairnets, polyethylene coveralls, nitrile gloves, and N95 masks to protect themselves. On the hunt for new viruses, this bat-trapping scientist hopes to prevent future pandemics 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z He then sprinkled in microplastics, including polyethylene beads and polypropylene fibers. In the Ocean, It’s Snowing Microplastics 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Working in the company’s favor is that prices for polyethylene and other raw plastics have rebounded since a steep drop in 2020. Firm pays back $20M, insists petrochemical project viable 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Half of them had polyethylene terephthalate, ubiquitous in plastic drinking bottles, and one-third had polymers of styrene which is frequently used in food packaging. Microplastics are so insidious that they have made it into the human bloodstream, study finds 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z And synthetic polymers, such as polyethylene, are derived from oil and are not renewable. This Ink Is Alive and Made Entirely of Microbes 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Made from high-density polyethylene and a metal frame, the nutcracker has a wide base that makes it extra sturdy, and its collapsible structure makes storage easy. Deck your halls with these 35 gorgeous Christmas decorations | Provided by ST Content Studio 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Such allergies are possible — a small number of people are allergic to polyethylene glycol, which is in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines — but extremely rare. Scientists Fight a New Source of Vaccine Misinformation: Aaron Rodgers 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Looking for something soft and lightweight, Mr. Morey cut a piece of polyethylene foam in half, then covered it with newspaper while shaping it with the heat from a clothing iron. Tom Morey, inventor of wave-riding Boogie Board, dies at 86 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z The common solution is to add more polyethylene and other materials to try prevent that trauma, which of course adds weight. The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z We compared three products: a rayon-based tampon with a plastic applicator, a maxipad with a cellulose and polyethylene absorbent core and a menstrual cup made of silicone. Menstrual cups are better for Earth — and your purse — than tampons or pads 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The new facility would more than triple Dow's ethylene and polyethylene capacity from its Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta site, and the company expects to allocate about $1 billion of capital spending annually for the project. Dow expects to add $3 bln to core earnings by 2030 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The plastic, called PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is widely used in bottles and polyester textiles. Babies’ poop has way higher levels of microplastic than adults’ 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z His chief accomplishment there was the game-changing realization that polyethylene, an unbreakable plastic used for industrial purposes, could be applied to toys, which at that time were made of a plastic that easily shattered. Reuben Klamer, mastermind of the Game of Life, dies at 99 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The project includes the establishment of an ethylene production unit with annual capacity of about 1.8 million tonnes, which will feed two polyethylene units and a monoethylene glycol unit, it said in a statement. SABIC, ExxonMobil JV in U.S. preparing for initial startup 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z It’s made of water- and tear-resistant polyethylene tarp material and has four handles for carrying. 20 products under $25 to help organize your basement and attic | Provided by ST Content Studio 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Dr. Matthews compared drinking the polyethylene glycol to a cyclist biking up a hill instead of on flat ground. This Insect Drinks Your Milkshake 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z Representing more than half of plastics made, they include the polyethylene of ubiquitous grocery bags and the polypropylene that forms a dizzying array of products, as diverse as syrup bottles and car dashboards. Could plastic-eating microbes take a bite out of the recycling problem? 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Some, in pure form, could be delivered in specially designed polyethylene lines to industrial or other customers that opt to switch to hydrogen. It was an old apple orchard. Now it could be the future of clean hydrogen energy in Washington state. 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z But its environment ministry said on Tuesday that the shipment, which arrived on Saturday, was found to be clean, homogenous polyethylene waste, as required under its import licence, and would not be sent back. Malaysia permits import of U.S. plastic waste shipment after it passes new UN treaty test 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Others were seen trying to rebuild shelter amid the ashes of their dwellings, using whatever they could find — bamboo, scraps of plastic and polyethylene sheets. Fire Tears Through Rohingya Camp, Leaving Thousands Homeless Once More 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z The plastic, polyethylene or PE, is highly flammable. Grenfell Tower inquiry: Fire predicted a decade before, memo shows 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z But Beckham and others doubt the chemical talents of those organisms will translate into practical recycling of polyethylene or polypropylene. Could plastic-eating microbes take a bite out of the recycling problem? 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z For the reported quarter, prices rose 8%, compared with the third, helped by higher prices for polyethylene, the main ingredient used in making most plastics, and for polyurethanes, used in upholstery, mattresses and car seats. Dow quarterly results beat on higher demand, prices 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z The giant helium balloons, made from sheets of polyethylene, are the size of tennis courts. Google-Linked Balloon Project to Provide Cell Service Will Close 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z The giant hot-air balloons, made from sheets of polyethylene, are the size of tennis courts. Google’s Hot-Air Balloon Project, Providing Cell Service, Is Closing Down 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z One suspected component cited by experts is a chemical widely used in medicines, cosmetics and other household products and that is part of the vaccine formula: polyethylene glycol. Allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine are rare and outweighed by the benefit of protection, CDC finds 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z Likewise, people allergic to polysorbates—which chemically resemble polyethylene glycol—shouldn’t get the shot at this time. What the data show about allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z They both use polyethylene glycol, a chemical widely used in medicines, cosmetics and other household products, which the FDA has said it is looking at as a possible culprit. Your questions about coronavirus vaccines, answered That night he found a jagged crack spanning the sled’s polyethylene base. The untold story of the boldest polar expedition of modern times 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z The inquiry has already found the product, with a combustible polyethylene core, was the main cause of the spread of the fire. Grenfell Tower inquiry: 11 key things we’ve learned this year 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z The only chemical with a history of causing allergic reactions is polyethylene glycol, or PEG, which helps package the mRNA into an oily sheath, protecting it as it goes into human cells. Here’s What People With Allergies Should Know About Covid Vaccines 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z He said scientists don’t know what might be causing the reactions but speculated a possible “culprit” could be polyethylene glycol, a component in both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. FDA authorizes a second coronavirus vaccine, a turning point in the pandemic 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z The expanded polyethylene plant in Hebei province’s Wuji county went up in flames around 6 p.m. 7 killed in factory explosion southwest of Beijing 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Those units manufacture the chemical compounds ethylene and polyethylene, The Advocate reported Friday. South African company to sell $2B stake in Louisiana plants 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z Meltblown is spun out of plastic pellets made from oil, typically polypropylene or polyethylene. Scarcity of key material squeezes medical mask manufacturing 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z Sardines, for instance, were largely contaminated with polyethylene, which is used in packaging and bottles; whereas oysters' contamination was largely comprised of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. Scientists studied five different types of seafood. 100 percent were contaminated with plastics 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z They analysed their samples for the three most commonly used, and most commonly discarded, polymers - polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene - all often used in packaging. Atlantic microplastic 'weighs millions of tonnes' 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z Expanded polyethylene is a type of foam used in packaging and other industrial uses. 7 killed in factory explosion southwest of Beijing 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z Company founder Andy Laird says large blocks - made from polyethylene and steel - are put onto the concrete base of a canoe course. Tokyo Olympics postponement leaves UK firms in limbo 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z The balloons, made from sheets of polyethylene, are the size of tennis courts. A Bird? A Plane? No, It’s a Google Balloon Beaming the Internet 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z His company, too, sources a raw material for its products — high performance polyethylene — from China. After deadly border clash, India faces uncomfortable truths about its reliance on China 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z The enzyme can’t recycle other major types of plastics, such as polyethylene and polystyrene, which have bonds between building blocks that are harder to break. ‘A huge step forward.’ Mutant enzyme could vastly improve recycling of plastic bottles 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z It borrowed technology being used for offshore salmon farming to develop floating circles of polyethylene plastic membranes, 236 feet in diameter. Floating Panels Buoy Predictions of Global Solar Growth Spurt 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z This durable case is molded from a durable polyethylene, which the company says was built to better fit golf bags of any size. 9 of our favorite golf travel bags to consider for your next golf trip - Golf Digest 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z But even commercial liquids contain ingredients such as polyethylene glycol that Picciotto said don’t belong in the lungs. Teen vaping is bad. Nicotine makes it worse, says researcher 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Pakistan: Last August, the Pakistani government banned all single-use polyethylene bags in the country’s capital region, home to some 1.5 million people. New bans in China are the latest step in a global ‘war on plastic’ 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z The forms of plastic banned in the regulation include latex, thermoplastic and polyethylene. Indonesia's capital bans single-use plastic bags from markets and malls 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z A common alternative is the laxative Miralax, available over the counter as generic polyethylene glycol, which costs less than $200 annually if taken every day. Doctors prescribe more of a drug if they receive money from a pharma company tied to it 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z My father was on a cutting edge—quite literally, as one of the first to discover how to simultaneously cut and seal polyethylene with a hot knife, experimenting in the basement of our modest house. The Art of Dying 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z After getting her doctorate, she stayed in New Haven to work at Olin Industries on a project involving polyethylene film. Perspective | Since the 1890s, D.C.-area women who love science have been meeting monthly 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Moore-Beck said the “principal reason” the flames shot up the sides of Grenfell Tower was the presence of relatively new combustible aluminum composite cladding with polyethylene cores, which acted as a “source of fuel.” London Fire Brigade heavily criticized for apartment fire 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Strips of polyethylene bags fluttered in the hot afternoon breeze. This Indonesian village thrives on American trash. Its future is bleak 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Standard glitter is made from etched aluminium bonded to polyethylene terephthalate - a form of microplastic that can find its way into the oceans and harm animals. Waitrose to stop putting plastic toys in crackers 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z Mid South manufactures polyethylene films for retail packaging, lamination substrates, and construction and pipe wrapping applications. Mid South Extrusion to expand in north Louisiana 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Most of the material used is a “souped-up version of polyethylene,” according to the Army. Army eyes pearls in innovative project to bolster body armor 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z And last year it launched its first ever Lego products made from polyethylene, a type of plastic derived from sugar cane, to replace materials sourced from fossil fuels. Lego working with shops to avoid Brexit disruption 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z The facility is being built in an area hungry for investment and will convert ethane to approximately 1.6 million tons of polyethylene a year. The Latest: Trump takes credit for plant announced in 2012 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z The wells are also yielding vast amounts of gas liquids, especially ethane, the basic feedstock for producing ethylene and polyethylene, which are used to manufacture plastic. West Virginia bets big on plastics, and on backing the Trump administration 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Evergreen UK’s turf is made mainly of polyethylene, with polypropylene and polyamide for some purposes. Turf it out: is it time to say goodbye to artificial grass? 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Tests showed the material is polyethylene, the world’s most widely used plastic. Scientists on Madeira see new ‘plasticrust’ sea pollution 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z Among the pieces: the Banjooli table, with bright yellow polyethylene cords woven to evoke overlapping feathers and inspired by the courtship dance of the ostrich. RIGHT AT HOME: Outdoor decor that’s ‘out there’ and edgy 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z The cladding was made from a product called Reynobond PE, panels of aluminum with a polyethylene plastic core that the lawsuit describes as highly flammable. U.S. companies sued over London's deadly Grenfell Tower fire 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z That June, Shell announced it would build a plant in Monaca, Pennsylvania, 30 miles downriver from Pittsburgh, to convert 105,000 barrels of ethane a day to polyethylene for plastics manufacturing. West Virginia bets big on plastics, and on backing the Trump administration 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z That means that material with a high hydrogen content, such as organic compounds like polyethylene, should work better. Deep-Space Shielding 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z The pieces were either polyethylene, the most popular plastic and the one found in products such as grocery bags and shampoo bottles, or polystyrene, a hard plastic found in food packaging and electronics. These tiny microbes are munching away at plastic waste in the ocean 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z These high density polyethylene canals route to impoundments and wastewater treatment facilities and have, thus far, “been piecemealed together,” Dawson said. Underground wastewater pipelines a big, unregulated business 2019-04-27T04:00:00Z That includes the high-density polyethylene plastic that covers coaxial and fiber-optic cables and some electric lines. Perspective | For electric utilities, sharp-toothed, daredevil squirrels are Enemy Number One 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Most of the polymers that turned up in the samples were polystyrene, polyethylene and polypropylene, which are all common in single-use plastic products such as bags and foam food containers. Microplastics Are Blowing in the Wind 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z High-density polyethylene is the kind of stuff you might get milk in. The plastic packaging paradox 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z In the latest work the acrylic was mixed with another substance called polyethylene glycol, which permeates wood well. Scientists invent 'transparent wood' in search for eco-friendly building material 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z American shoppers use more than 100 billion lightweight polyethylene plastic bags each year, and only a small portion are ever recycled. Plastic Bags, or Paper? Here’s What to Consider When You Hit the Grocery Store 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Instead, new parts are being assembled by Bechtel, Shell’s primary contractor, into a world-scale, state-of-the-art chemical processor to convert liquid natural gas into polyethylene, a common plastic. Shell Sees New Role for Former Steel Region: Plastics 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z The chemical palette for such matrices typically includes the natural polymers collagen and hyaluronan, as well as synthetic versions such as polyethylene glycol or polyvinylidenefluoride–trifluoroethylene; the choice depends on the biological question, Gilbert says. Matrix mimics shape cell studies 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z When she and a student buried typical plastic polyethylene plastic bags and biodegradable plastic bags in sediment in their lab in 2016, they didn’t see any change in either set of bags after 100 days. From paradise to landfill: beloved California beach covered in trash 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z “I’m not trying to tell you how to do your job or anything,” the man started, “but I’m pretty sure I’m allergic to PEG, polyethylene glycol.” He’d Never Had Allergies, But Suddenly He Had Two Episodes That Nearly Killed Him. Why? 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z Also, single-use plastic beverage bottles such as the ubiquitous 16-ounce clear polyethylene water container would be off limits at all city events and on city properties where fountains and other hydration sources are available. Solana Beach dives deeper into single-use plastics ban 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z Shell ended its polyethylene production in 2005 in the face of increasing costs and growing competition, but it began evaluating a return in 2012. Shell Sees New Role for Former Steel Region: Plastics 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Tests showed more than a quarter were polyethylene, a material used in fishing gear that is often discarded in rivers and oceans. 'Sad surprise': Amazon fish contaminated by plastic particles 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z The most common plastics detected were polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate — both major components of plastic bottles and caps. Microplastics Find Their Way Into Your Gut, a Pilot Study Finds 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z The Pennsylvania chemical complex, which converts ethane extracted from the nearby Marcellus and Utica shales into polyethylene, a component of plastics, is ahead of schedule and within budget, Mr. van Beurden said. Shell CEO Considers New Natural-Gas Bet 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z “In this case, the absence of things tells us it’s polyethylene,” Mr. Doutre said. These Cultural Treasures Are Made of Plastic. Now They’re Falling Apart. 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z The national market demand for polyethylene is projected to increase to 60 million metric tons over the next two decades, up from 40 million metric tons last year. Shell Sees New Role for Former Steel Region: Plastics 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z The shivering stay is a rite of passage, and at the busiest border stations, the floors and benches are crowded with detainees bundled in silver polyethylene sheets, the only blankets made available. Amid migrants’ complaints of frigid holding cells, a battle for control of border thermostats 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z "Some members of the lab were experimenting with high density polyethylene bottles looking at methane biological production, but the concentrations were much higher than expected." Hidden warming gases seeping from plastic 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z Aluminum composite panels with combustible polyethylene cores produced by Arconic were used on the exterior of the tower. Arconic Shops Unit That Made Panels in Grenfell Fire 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z The tennis-court-sized balloon is made from polyethylene, filled with helium and powered by a solar panel. Google's balloons to deliver net to Kenya 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z The company’s decision in June 2016 to build the plant opened the third stage of gas development: the production of ethane and polyethylene. Shell Sees New Role for Former Steel Region: Plastics 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z The team found that when a voltage was applied across the device, the charged molecules in the polyethylene layer became incorporated within the graphene layers. Scientists develop thermal camouflage that can fool infrared cameras 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z "It is nice to see some quantified emissions on greenhouse gases for the selected polyethylene. The results clearly show variation in gas emission levels among the different polyethylene sources." Hidden warming gases seeping from plastic 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z Professor Luke Bisby said evidence "strongly supports" the theory that the polyethylene material in the cladding was the primary cause of the fire's spread. What happened at Grenfell Tower? 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Lane said that a renovation completed in 2016 installed flammable aluminum and polyethylene cladding on the tower’s facade and led to “multiple catastrophic fire-spread routes.” World Digest: June 4, 2018 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z “If you look at chemical companies in the world, one of the largest growing sectors in chemicals is polyethylene. If you want to grow in chemicals, then logically you want to grow in polyethylene.” Shell Sees New Role for Former Steel Region: Plastics 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z Professor Bisby, an expert in fire and structures at the University of Edinburgh, said evidence "strongly supports" the hypothesis that polyethylene material in the cladding on Grenfell was the primary cause of the fire's spread. Grenfell Inquiry: What five reports reveal 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z To check, they turned to polyethylene, which is both more common than polystyrene and very different in chemical terms. Another way to recycle plastic 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is one of the most widely used polymers, or plastics. Plastics Explained, From A to Z 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z PEG is short for polyethylene glycol and is used as emollients and emulsifiers and as vehicles to allow other cosmetic ingredients to penetrate the skin. How to avoid unsafe cosmetics, advice from Jon Bresler 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z Almost every polyethylene factory in the United States is on the Gulf Coast. Shell Sees New Role for Former Steel Region: Plastics 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z The International Code Council’s fire-safety committee approved a proposal Thursday that would limit the use of aluminum-sheet panels with polyethylene cores or other combustible material to 40 feet above ground. Committee Proposes Limiting Use of Panels Linked to High-Rise Fires 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z The conversion rate was low at first, but by the end of the experiment the worms fed polyethylene were converting 50% of it into gas and those fed polystyrene were converting 45%. Another way to recycle plastic 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z The enzyme is able to digest polyethylene terephthalate, or PET - a form of plastic patented in the 1940s and now used in millions of tonnes of plastic bottles. Plastic-eating enzyme holds promise in fighting pollution - scientists 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z They concluded both were made of polyethylene plastic. Grenfell cladding failed to meet standard 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z Lego is trying to move towards using more sustainable materials - it recently announced that it is moving towards using "plant-based polyethylene" from sugar cane. Why is Lego not clicking with customers? 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z Among the most common was polyethylene, which is found in plastic bags and bottles. Seal poop reveals plastic’s path in the sea 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z A small population of a thousand worms, they reckon, might manage to devour 0.32 grams of polyethylene or 0.28 grams of polystyrene in a day. Another way to recycle plastic 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z The new pieces are made from polyethylene, a soft and durable plastic, and Lego notes that they are “technically identical to those produced using conventional plastic.” Lego will sell its first sustainable pieces later this year 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z The toys will be made with a polyethylene produced with ethanol made from sugarcane. Lego goes green with sugarcane plastic 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z That would mean packaging made from polyethylene that performs like a mixture of materials, but be much simpler to recycle. The inventions cutting plastic consumption 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z Some companies now use yoghurt pots made out of polyethylene terephthalate - the same material that is used for plastic bottles, making them easily recyclable. Plastic recycling: Your questions answered 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z Plastic objects like discs are usually made of a polymer called polyethylene, she says. Building the Ultimate Ultimate Disc 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z None of this was helped by the fact that around the same time, new plastic trees with lifelike, polyethylene needles began entering the market. How Charlie Brown killed the aluminum Christmas tree 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z The plant will include an ethane steam cracker, which uses heat and pressure to turn natural gas into ethylene and polyethylene, materials used to make plastic. Saudi Crown Prince’s Mass Purge Upends a Longstanding System 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z The polyethylene tubs are flexible yet strong in several bright colors and sizes up to 20 gallons. Gifts for gardening aficionados this holiday season 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z Despite concerns over polyethylene cladding, the BBC was able to easily obtain numerous panels from suppliers that arrived without guidance or warning. Grenfell cladding on dozens of towers 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z While Owens produced a beautifully wearable foulard with a print of a futurist sculpture, ecologically-minded McCartney’s details were written on a giant wad of 20 “Trashion Bags” - “made of 100% recycled linear low density polyethylene.” Rich colors dominate the runway at Paris Fashion Week 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z While Owens produced a beautifully wearable foulard with a print of a futurist sculpture, ecologically-minded McCartney’s details were written on a giant wad of 20 “Trashion Bags” — “made of 100% recycled linear low density polyethylene.” Rich colors dominate the runway at Paris Fashion Week 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z Instead of being a cheap polyethylene moulding or a metal pressing, they are fabricated from filaments of carbon fibre wound around a metal or polymer liner. Batteries not included 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z There was polystyrene, often used for packaging, nylon, popularised by stockings, and polyethylene, the stuff of plastic bags. How plastic became a victim of its own success 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z Grenfell Tower was encased in panels made up of aluminium sheets with a polyethylene core, which melts and burns at extreme temperatures. Grenfell cladding on dozens of towers 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z “From next year, demand for polyethylene would get even better as the impact of the ban would be felt,” said a source from a Chinese firm that produces and markets petroleum and petrochemical products. China's plastic demand to rise as foreign garbage ban to curb recycled supply 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z They found plastic in all but one sample and found the most of the plastic was from polyethylene and polypropylene. Sea salt around the world is contaminated by plastic, studies show 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z The plant will help Shell capture a larger share of the U.S. market for polyethylene, more than half of which is concentrated in northern states. Harvey may pinch some Gulf Coast refining, chemical projects 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z I thought of Google X’s Project Loon, which is a plan to fill the skies with glittering polyethylene balloons. Looking for the future of technology among the startup strivers 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z To confirm that the larvae's chewing alone was not responsible for the polyethylene breakdown, the researchers ground some grubs into a paste and applied it to plastic films. Plastic-Eating Worms Could Inspire Waste-Degrading Tools 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z China’s position as a key Asian producer of disposable medical devices will add to the country’s demand for polyethylene, said Nikhil Vallabhan, a senior consultant at Frost & Sullivan for Asia Pacific. China's plastic demand to rise as foreign garbage ban to curb recycled supply 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Ideally, it would feed plants that produce monoethylene glycol and polyethylene. More housing planned in time for South Texas chemical plant 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z The plant will help Shell capture a larger share of the U.S. market for polyethylene, more than half of which is concentrated in northern states. Harvey may pinch some Gulf Coast refining, chemical projects 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z The mock-up used a so-called PIR plastic foam, a type of combustible insulation, and aluminium panels with a combustible polyethylene plastic core. Grenfell Tower: Sixty blocks 'fail new fire test' - BBC News 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta says polyethylene is combustible. US maker of panels in London fire: Others install them 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z However, polyethylene demand for the devices is expected to increase in absolute terms, said Vallabhan. China's plastic demand to rise as foreign garbage ban to curb recycled supply 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Those same panels — Reynobond composite material with a polyethylene core — also were used in the Grenfell Tower apartment building in London. AP Exclusive: US hotel, NFL arena may sport flammable panels 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z ‘It consists of two half millimetre thick sheets of aluminium with a core material between them. The issue in this case was that the core material used was polyethylene, and polyethylene is combustible.’ London's Deadly Grenfell Tower Fire: Building Material Now Leading Suspect 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z “They’ll remove the moisture from the wood and replace it with polyethylene glycol that will retain the cell structure of the wood so it doesn’t deteriorate over time.” The journey of the 1,000-year-old canoe found in Red River 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z An Associated Press review found some building owners in the U.S. were unaware that the same Reynobond panels with a polyethylene core were used on their buildings as well. US maker of panels in London fire: Others install them 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z However, polyethylene demand for the devices is expected to increase in absolute terms, said Vallabhan. China's plastic demand to rise as foreign garbage ban to curb recycled supply 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z No aluminum cladding made with pure polyethylene — the type used at Grenfell Tower — has ever passed the test, experts in the United States say. Why Grenfell Tower Burned: Regulators Put Cost Before Safety 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z The layers of polyethylene, as thin as plastic sandwich bags, sit neatly folded in a wooden box at the headquarters of World View Enterprises in Tucson, Arizona. Commercial balloons in the stratosphere could monitor hurricanes and scan for solar storms 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z Hammond also said he believed that the cladding used on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment, containing flammable polyethylene, was banned for a building of that height. Cladding on Grenfell Tower banned in UK, says Philip Hammond 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z This polyethylene - or plastic - core is less fireproof than other alternatives. London fire: A visual guide to what happened at Grenfell Tower - BBC News 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z “From next year, demand for polyethylene would get even better as the impact of the ban would be felt,” said a source from a Chinese firm that produces and markets petroleum and petrochemical products. China's plastic demand to rise as foreign garbage ban to curb recycled supply 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z The facade, installed last year at Grenfell Tower, in panels known as cladding and sold as Reynobond PE, consisted of two sheets of aluminum that sandwich a combustible core of polyethylene. Why Grenfell Tower Burned: Regulators Put Cost Before Safety 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z The work also included the installation of new cladding - consisting of two aluminium sheets with a polyethylene core. London fire: Grenfell Tower cladding 'linked to other fires' - BBC News 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z Phillips 66 also is one of the biggest finished-lubricant suppliers in the country, and it shares ownership with Chevron in CPChem, a massive chemicals company and the world’s largest producer of polyethylene. The Motley Fool: Useful tips on investing 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z To confirm that the larvae’s chewing alone was not responsible for the polyethylene breakdown, the researchers ground some grubs into a paste and applied it to plastic films. Plastic-Eating Worms Could Inspire Waste-Degrading Tools 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z China’s position as a key Asian producer of disposable medical devices will add to the country’s demand for polyethylene, said Nikhil Vallabhan, a senior consultant at Frost & Sullivan for Asia Pacific. China's plastic demand to rise as foreign garbage ban to curb recycled supply 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Then, on Thursday, the company confirmed that its flammable polyethylene panels had been used on the building. Why Grenfell Tower Burned: Regulators Put Cost Before Safety 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z Scientists discovered that the wax worm is able to break down the chemical bonds in polyethylene, a widely produced plastic used in packaging, bags and other everyday materials. A very hungry caterpillar may help slow plastic pollution, researchers say 2017-04-29T04:00:00Z They opened their eyes, grew a woolly coat and appeared comfortable living in their polyethylene homes. Premature lambs kept alive in 'plastic bag' womb - BBC News 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Over the span of 14 hours, the caterpillar schmear degraded 13 percent of the polyethylene mass. These pesky caterpillars seem to digest plastic bags 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z Each year, about 80 million tonnes of the plastic polyethylene are produced around the world. Plastic-eating caterpillar could munch waste, scientists say - BBC News 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z Correction, 25 April, 1:43 p.m.: The original version of this article stated that humans create 80 tons of polyethylene a year. Could this caterpillar help solve the world’s plastic bag problem? 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z He and others seized on the fact that the state transportation department had inadvertently provided the fuel for the fire: flammable spools of high-density polyethylene conduit left under the bridge. Atlanta's tough commute gets even tougher after the collapse of a freeway bridge 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z The whole basement is meant to work as a kind of reverse bathtub, keeping ground water out with a membrane made of high-density polyethylene that runs under the concrete floors and outside the walls. Preparing for the Future Using Lessons From Hurricane Sandy 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z Wax also contains a chemical bond found in polyethylene. These pesky caterpillars seem to digest plastic bags 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z The digitized images were then printed on thin aluminum sheets that are bonded to a polyethylene core. Perspective | After a very long migration, the penguins have returned to Silver Spring 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z The other would be a new polyethylene plant in Bayport, Texas. France's Total invests in Texas energy sites 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z Shufeng Song at Chongqing University in China and his colleagues developed a hybrid solid electrolyte for sodium batteries by combining solid polyethylene oxide, sodium perchlorate and silica with an ionic liquid. Energy: Sodium battery packs a punch : Nature : Nature Research 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z Dart Container Corp., a national company that manufactures cups, plates, containers, lids and straws made from such materials as expanded polystyrene foam, solid polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, paper and sugar cane, opposes the bill. Bill may ban foam to-go food containers in Maryland 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z A polyethylene backing absorbs the kinetic energy of the fired shot. Man out to make world’s strongest body armor 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z They also coated them with a polyethylene glycol shell, which helps them survive longer in blood circulation and enter target cells. Nanoparticles awaken immune cells to fight cancer 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z The process produces a substance that is close to polyethylene, Ramlawi said. Struggling Gaza factory turns to recycling to survive 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z Plans were switched to a conventional office building, with a steel frame and a facade made of Alucobond, aluminum sheets bonded to a polyethylene core. A Co-Working Space in SoHo, 15 Years in the Making 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z "Today in effect, Nornickel has completed a major project which will draw a line under all the historical pollution incidents," Dyachenko said, adding the new pipeline had a polyethylene lining which would prevent all leaks. Russia's 'blood river' spill shouldn't happen again, plant operator says 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z First, they found a nanostructure of polyethylene used in battery-making that is opaque to visible light while remaining transparent to infrared. This new plastic fabric could make clothes that keep you cool 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Materials like polyethylene are transparent to both, making them useless for weaving into clothing for anyone other than exhibitionists—though such clothes would dissipate IR effectively. A cool shirt 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z The new material is based on the same clear, clingy plastic substance you probably use every day to wrap leftovers: polyethylene. New Textile Promises Cool Comfort Without Air Conditioning 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Gold is nontoxic and stable, while polyethylene glycol also adds stability, according to Gendelman. A tiny ball of gold could help fight Alzheimer’s 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z Widely used polymers such as polystyrene and polyethylene are spectacularly boring in one sense: they repeat the same monomer over and over again. The plastics revolution: how chemists are pushing polymers to new limits 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Usually, we start with over-the-counter osmotic products like polyethylene glycol-electrolytes, lactulose or milk of magnesia, which increase the amount of water in the colon and keep the stool soft and easier to pass. Coping With Childhood Constipation 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z The fake hedges are made from polyethylene and synthetic resin and constructed on frames. Knockoffs: Not Just for Handbags, but Home Decor Too 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z In most cases, the final polyethylenes are inert and stubbornly resistant to breakdown. Catalysts could turn trash bags into fuel 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Another key to Taiwan’s policy: a government-run fund financed by manufacturers and sellers of select recyclable products or packaging, such as soda companies using polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, bottles. Taiwan: The World’s Geniuses of Garbage Disposal 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z A dozen drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration use a polymer called polyethylene glycol to shield them from the body’s immune system, improve their solubility or prolong their time in the body. The plastics revolution: how chemists are pushing polymers to new limits 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Vanneste said it would be impossible to illegally tap into the polyethylene tubes, which he said are stronger than steel. Brewery Builds a Pipeline, Sending Beer Lovers Into a Froth 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z For the battery, the Stanford team put the spiky nickel particles in a thin film of elastic polyethylene and coated them with graphene, an atom-thick layer of carbon. This Battery Won’t Make Cars or ‘Hoverboards’ Catch Fire 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z For starters, the catalysts break down polyethylene slowly, over the course of a day or more. Catalysts could turn trash bags into fuel 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z These materials do not dissolve plastics like polyethylene at room temperature. No tangled web 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z The next best thing is water, which has lots of hydrogen in it, or polyethylene. How to poop like an astronaut 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z Later, he used a plastic called polyethylene that was treated with aluminum on one side. Lightweight Blankets With a Big Footprint at the Marathon 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z The polyethylene foam he uses is lightweight and durable, and when coated with sealant, completely waterproof. Augusta man returns to his passion for puppets 2015-05-23T04:00:00Z As the name suggests, polyethylenes are made of many copies of ethylene, a simple hydrocarbon building block with two carbon atoms surrounded by four hydrogens. Catalysts could turn trash bags into fuel 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z But something about the interaction between polyethylene molecules and the new solvents seems to encourage the formation of more perfect crystals than those that emerge from a decalin solution. No tangled web 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z More than 3,000 products now contain polyethylene, according to the Environmental Working Group’s online database. California Takes Step to Ban Microbeads Used in Soaps and Creams 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z Northampton’s City Council recently took its first of two votes to pass an ordinance that would require stores 2,000 square feet and larger to replace single-use, polyethylene plastic bags with reusable or biodegradable ones. Plastic bag and bottle bans take effect in Mass. towns 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z Bailey is just beginning to make puppets again, when he’s not busy creating detailed birdhouses out of polyethylene. Augusta man returns to his passion for puppets 2015-05-23T04:00:00Z The Bainbridge Island company is the only manufacturer in North American with the looms needed to produce this knotless, polyethylene netting, a product it unabashedly calls the “world’s strongest.” Bainbridge Island net maker uses knotless technology 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z He also said there are fewer problems in newer homes that now use cross-linked polyethylene, which can expand and contract slightly. Another night of frigid temps before SC warms up 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z But it isn’t a trivial procedure: Surgeons remove the ends of two bones, swapping them for metal and plastic, and a vital stabilizing ligament might be exchanged for a polyethylene post, according to MedicineNet. SAPVoice: Using Real-Time Data for Real-Life Healthcare Choices [VIDEO] 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z It operates globally and manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, polypropylene plastics, and specialty products. Top Energy Pick: Exxon Mobil 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z For relief, Kamara liked to pour water over the outside of his suit and feel the lukewarm liquid trickle over its impermeable polyethylene. Surviving Ebola 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Workers must also avoid suffering dehydration in their polyethylene protective suits, which even with air conditioning are extremely hot to wear. Exhausted Sierra Leone Medics Battle Ebola in the "Red Zone" 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z “Yang and his team are the first to provide detailed chemical evidence of bacterial degradation” of polyethylene, says Kenneth H. Nealson, an environmental microbiologist at the University of Southern California. Pantry Pests Harbor Plastic-Chomping Bacteria 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z And the plastic bag—with its underlying low-cost innovation, known as high-density polyethylene—can be said to fit the definition as much as, say, Amazon or Uber. California Likes Disruption But Hates Plastic Bags 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z When the project is done, up to 350 miles of steel pipe will be replaced with polyethylene pipe. Ameren Illinois rolls out system upgrade 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z Upon completion, the new facility will produce petrochemicals such as polyethylene, polypropylene and methanol, and create thousands of new jobs. Wealthy Nigerian Banker Jim Ovia To Build $1.5 Billion Petrochemical Plant 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z Google uses polyethylene yarn and steel wire to protect its cables from shark bites. Shark counterattack: Google wraps underwater cables with armor 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z This suggests that the microbes clipped the polyethylene chains by oxidizing them. Pantry Pests Harbor Plastic-Chomping Bacteria 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z The Galley Workstation features a series of sliding and drop-in accessories, including at least two bamboo or polyethylene cutting boards. Clever Extras For A Perfectly Personalized Kitchen Sink 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z The thicker plastic bags, made from low density polyethylene, now being promoted as “reusable,” typically are used about 3.1 times. Your Whole Foods Tote Could Be More Harmful Than a Plastic Bag 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z They are formed from durable, fade-resistant, rotational molded polyethylene, lightweight enough to tote around the yard. Pots and planters to define an outdoor living style 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z The Levelland Economic Development Corp. agreed May 15 to provide economic incentives worth $750,000 for the project, which is expected to create up to 40 manufacturing jobs for bimodal high density polyethylene pipe. The Weekly Oil & Gas Follies 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z So Yang and his team extracted gut bacteria from the moth larvae and discovered one Bacillus and one Enterobacter species that grew vigorously on polyethylene as their only source of carbon. Pantry Pests Harbor Plastic-Chomping Bacteria 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z "The main thrust at the moment is polyethylene." A brief history of plastic 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z The first generation essentially turned food into fuel or other chemicals, utilizing corn in the U.S. or sugarcane in Brazil, for conversion into ethanol or even polyethylene. Renmatix: Biochemicals Are The Wave Of The Future 2014-04-15T12:02:00Z In late 2010, Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem started using ethanol from sugar cane to make a more sustainable polyethylene, one of the most commonly used plastics. Can Plastic Be Made Environmentally Friendly? 2014-01-29T14:00:00Z Mesaieed Petrochemical holds stakes in ventures that manufacture polyethylene, caustic soda and other chemical products. UPDATE 1-Qatar plans first IPO since 2010, for unit of Qatar Petroleum 2013-12-22T12:45:11Z The researchers incubated the isolated species on small sheets of polyethylene. Pantry Pests Harbor Plastic-Chomping Bacteria 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z They said the new plant would have an annual production capacity of 1,360,000 tonnes of ethylene and polyethylene and "significant quantities of propylene, benzene, butadiene and linear alpha olefins." GE to support building of world's largest liquid cracker in Egypt 2013-11-18T09:43:05Z Other common species seen at the moon as a result are propane, which on Earth is used in portable cooking equipment, and ethane, which is the raw material for another ubiquitous plastic - polyethylene. Plastic ingredient spied on Titan 2013-10-01T10:12:04Z Ecopost collects consumer plastic waste such as polypropylene and polyethylene and converts them into durable, easy to use and environmentally friendly plastic lumber, an eco-friendly alternative to timber which is used to manufacture fencing posts. 5 Innovative African Companies You Should Know 2013-08-30T16:11:00Z Ja'afari said an investigation of the chemicals - which included monoethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol and were found at a storage site he said was linked to the "armed terrorist groups" - was still underway. Syria invites U.N. chemical arms chief, but access is in doubt 2013-07-08T18:41:08Z And after the microbes grew on the polyethylene for 60 days, the mass of the plastic films decreased by 10%, and the molecular weights of the polymer chains dropped by 13%. Pantry Pests Harbor Plastic-Chomping Bacteria 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z The nanoshells are coated in the compound polyethylene glycol, which shields the shells from the body's immune defence. Biomedicine: The new gold standard 2013-03-13T18:21:23.433Z In another recent result that’s in press at Advanced Health Materials, the researchers chemically altered the polyethylene glycol polymer so that the glue would shrink when it hardened. Mussel Glue Could Help Repair Birth Defects 2013-02-16T23:18:54Z The lead author, Dr. Dov Gandell, a geriatrician at the University of Toronto, said that the best clinical trial evidence is for lactulose and polyethylene glycol, but that other remedies may work. Well: Treating Constipation in the Old 2013-02-04T22:20:51Z Then, to help the nanoparticles evade the immune system, researchers coat them with polyethylene glycol. Nanotechnology: Carrying drugs 2012-11-23T15:20:59.170Z His early creations were cast in polyethylene, a common plastic, before his designs were simplified when polypropylene, a more durable polymer, became widely available. 10 Australian inventions 2012-11-08T00:10:47Z In the case of the team’s printer, this plastic was high-density polyethylene from milk bottles. 3D printing: A third-world dimension 2012-11-01T16:03:12Z A subsidiary of Lotte, a South Korean conglomerate, is more than doubling polyethylene production, creating 350 jobs. Analysis: Revival of Britain's northeast tests government 2012-10-10T06:34:02Z To reach such thin air requires an enormous yet lightweight balloon, 55 stories high, built of a polyethylene plastic that is one-tenth the thickness of a sandwich bag. ‘Fearless Felix’ Baumgartner to Try to Become First Sky Diver to Break Sound Barrier 2012-10-09T00:33:24Z The ban forbids use of black polyethylene bags, which are made from recycled materials and are popular with street market vendors and their consumers. Haiti Plastics Ban Gets Mixed Reaction from Cost-Conscious Poor 2012-10-02T20:45:04.163Z In a similar vein, research vessels don’t find many light polyethylene grocery bags floating in the deep ocean. Plastics in the Ocean: How Dense Are We? 2012-08-16T18:45:00.240Z High-density polyethylene is as common as muck—literally, for a lot of it ends up on refuse tips. 3D printing: A third-world dimension 2012-11-01T16:03:12Z The water-based surface at the Hockey Centre at the Olympic Park in London uses a high-performance polyethylene resin, helping to make it the world's fastest pitch. Blue tongues and 19 other Olympic oddities 2012-08-09T23:57:23Z The polyethylene plastic membrane, similar to materials used in construction, surrounds the fuel cell chamber into which wastewater flows. Fuel Cell Treats Wastewater and Harvests Energy 2012-07-16T21:45:03.870Z Metal-on-metal hip implants were sold on being more durable than those made of other materials, such as polyethylene or ceramic. Insight: As lawsuits climb, J&J may have new hip trauma 2012-07-12T05:14:14Z Through an open door, Mr. Miller glimpsed piles of pipes, polyethylene tanks and pumps. Biofuel Fraud Case Shows Weak Spots in Energy Credit Program 2012-07-05T02:47:13Z According to the agency, the problems with metal-on-metal implants are about the same as those seen with polyethylene and ceramic implants, except for the specific risks caused by the metal itself. FDA Probing Safety of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants 2012-06-27T10:00:00Z All the companies in the working group use the plastic PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, in products ranging from plastic bottles, clothing and shoes to automotive fabric and carpet. Big U.S. firms team up on plant plastics 2012-06-05T15:05:32Z In the first two months of 2003, a dust explosion in a Kentucky acoustic insulation manufacturing plant killed seven, while six died during a polyethylene dust explosion in a North Carolina pharmaceutical plant. Slow-Motion Mayhem Video Sets Flour Aflame [video] 2012-04-19T21:45:00.223Z The company's principal raw material, polyethylene resin, is occasionally in short supply and subject to price fluctuation due to manufacturing capacity, market demand and the price of feedstocks, including crude oil and natural gas. GSE Holding Gains 21% Post-IPO 2012-02-10T16:10:09Z Fourth-quarter profit from plastics, Dow’s biggest unit, tumbled 29 percent as costs rose for ethane and other raw materials, squeezing margins for resins such as polyethylene. Dow Chemical Earnings Trail Estimates After Demand Drops 2012-02-02T18:32:04Z “There is nothing good happening in the polyethylene market,” Mark Connelly, a New York-based analyst at Credit Agricole Securities USA Inc. who rates the shares “underperform,” said yesterday in a phone interview. Dow Chemical Posts Unexpected Loss After Plastics Sales Drop 2012-02-02T13:13:12Z Such "metal-on-metal" hips were developed to be more durable than traditional implants that combined metal and polyethylene for its ball-in-socket structure. Metal hip lubricant reduces wear and tear: study 2011-12-22T19:01:12Z The ethylene probably will be converted to polyethylene plastic at a second factory to be built at the site, Shell said. Shell Weighs Options for U.S. Shale Gas 2011-12-07T13:50:05Z Metal on metal implants were supposed to be more durable than earlier metal on polyethylene implants. New report highlights metal hip implant problems 2011-11-30T22:21:21Z Specimens were stored in glycerin in glass shell vials having polyethylene stoppers. The Baculum in Microtine Rodents 2011-11-17T03:00:33.777Z Dow, founded in 1897 as a bleach maker, is the world’s biggest producer of chlorine, epoxy resins and linear low- density polyethylene plastic. Dow Chemical Posts Unexpected Loss After Plastics Sales Drop 2012-02-02T13:13:12Z The gel developed by Langer is a type of polyethylene glycol, a material approved for other medical uses and in some skin creams. Vibrating Gel May Give New Voice to Throat-Cancer Patients 2011-11-01T12:01:26Z A few ampules can be kept together easily by placing them in a polyethylene freezer bag that has had many small holes cut in it to let the alcohol of the bath contact the ampules. Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures 2011-08-13T02:00:22.680Z Polymers such as polystyrene and nylon and polyethylene are thermoplastics; their polymer chains are formed in chemical reactions that take place before the plastic ever gets near a mold. A Brief History of Plastic's Conquest of the World 2011-05-29T14:15:02.467Z Why is the Army Corp of Engineers using high-density polyethylene in Vicksburg? That Sinking Feeling: How Can Flood Protection Be Improved? [Slide Show] 2011-05-13T22:15:00.217Z Profit from plastics, Dow’s biggest unit, tumbled 29 percent as raw-material costs rose and prices for resins such as polyethylene fell on slack demand. Dow Chemical Posts Unexpected Loss After Plastics Sales Drop 2012-02-02T13:13:12Z The company plans to finish construction of two liquefied petroleum gas plants by December 2013 and start work this year on a $1.5 billion petrochemical plant to produce polyethylene, he said. Bolivia Plans Gas Concessions for First Time Since Seizures 2011-05-03T19:02:02Z But a review published last week in Environmental Science & Technology, notes that there is no evidence that 'degradable polyethylenes' are actually all they suggest. Puzzle Persists for 'Degradeable' Plastics 2011-04-21T20:45:00.277Z Repeat the process thousands of times and voilà!, you've got a new giant molecule, polyethylene, one of the most common and versatile plastics. A Brief History of Plastic's Conquest of the World 2011-05-29T14:15:02.467Z As a result, the plastics require less of the materials such as polyethylene and polypropylene that are derived from petroleum products. Birdbrain idea? Put chicken feathers in plastic! 2011-03-31T23:39:41Z Sylvia became a Tupperware hostess in 1956, holding parties three times a week in which women would gather together to be shown and then sold various lines from the polyethylene range. American dream 2011-03-28T10:51:40Z Down to the molecular level, it's a clone of today's plastic bottles, made with the resin polyethylene terephthalate, or PET. Pepsi goes green with new bottle 2011-03-15T23:26:22Z These are mainly polyethylene but also include some types of polypropylene. Puzzle Persists for 'Degradeable' Plastics 2011-04-21T20:45:00.277Z Across the ocean, British chemists discovered polyethylene, the strong, moisture-proof polymer that would become the sine qua non of packaging. A Brief History of Plastic's Conquest of the World 2011-05-29T14:15:02.467Z If used as composite materials, no polyethylene or polypropylene are needed. Birdbrain idea? Put chicken feathers in plastic! 2011-03-31T23:39:41Z A wave of managers snapped up shares of LyondellBasell Industries, which makes chemicals like propylene and polyethylene, the stuff that goes into plastics. Smart Money: Top hedge funds' fresh commodity bet is plastics 2011-03-07T13:11:06Z In making PET, the polyethylene makes up about 30 percent of the total by weight. Pepsi goes green with new bottle 2011-03-15T23:26:22Z Under the agreement, Pemex will supply ethane for the plants, which may start by 2015 and produce 1 million metric tons a year of ethylene and polyethylene, Braskem said at the time. Braskem May Sell Stock to Fund Future Investments, CEO Says 2011-03-04T13:38:23Z A second kind of milk container - the gable-top carton - is made from paperboard and coated with a layer of low-density polyethylene. Milk jugs - glass, plastic and paperboard - have different environmental impacts 2011-02-28T22:30:01Z To safeguard against this type of failure, White developed a second kind of microsphere made of solid polyethylene, an inexpensive and widely available plastic. New Batteries Fix Themselves 2011-02-22T16:16:00Z The drilling company buried hundreds of feet of polyethylene piping in our yard and routed it indoors. Switch to geothermal energy improves heating and cooling, and saves money 2011-01-31T23:19:01Z And old metallic gas pipes are being replaced by less brittle polyethylene ones. Climate change could spark UK rail revival and tourism boom, research finds 2011-01-28T07:00:01Z Deposits to trade soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, palm oil, corn, polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride contracts were increased to 10 percent from as much as 7 percent on Nov. 29 by the Dalian Commodity Exchange. India Must ‘Copy’ China Policy to Control Food Prices 2011-01-13T06:31:02Z Other possibilities exist, such as polyethylene or paraffin waxes, Kargel said. Titan Spews: Discovery of Cold Volcanoes on Saturnian Moon May Solve Methane Mystery 2011-01-04T16:18:25.453Z Sunarc of Canada, Inc. developed an innovative new shading technology that generates retractable liquid foam and distributes it between two layers of polyethylene film used as a greenhouse covering material. New Technology Improves Greenhouse, Plant Microclimates 2011-01-03T15:53:00Z Total owns stakes in four facilities that liquefy gas and is a shareholder in Qatar Petrochemical and Qatofin Co.’s linear low-density polyethylene plant. Shell, Qatar Sign $6 Billion Petrochemical Project 2010-12-22T00:20:46Z The cracker would convert ethane into ethylene, a key ingredient in plastics such as polyethylene. Bayer Pitches Ethylene Plant Atop Shale-Gas Deposits 2010-12-20T20:45:02Z The bike replaces the chain and sprockets with a symmetrical combination of pivoting levers, pulleys and polyethylene cables or “strings” on both sides. Novelties: Bicycles, Unchained and Grease-Free 2010-10-23T22:21:00Z In the latest shift, it's not changing its other containers, which are polypropylene and polyethylene. Yogurt co. turns to plants for packaging 2010-10-14T12:45:00Z LyondellBasell also licenses polyethylene and polypropylene technology to chemical producers around the world. Analysis: After Chapter 11, LyondellBasell aims to lead 2010-08-27T15:35:00Z The Argentina factory, Dow's largest polyethylene plant in Latin America, was closed for 30 days, roughly a third of the quarter. Dow Chemical profit misses estimates, shares plunge 2010-08-03T19:05:00Z The surface comprises sand, five different types of fiber, polyethylene and a blend of three different waxes. Dirt-loving Americans keep clear of synthetic Dubai 2010-03-26T13:56:00Z To drill the holes and install the polyethylene piping and fluid, I picked Michael Barlow Well Drilling of Bel Air. Assessing bids for geothermal system helped homeowner understand the technology 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z The loop system is hundreds of feet of polyethylene piping that is buried in the ground and filled with a water-antifreeze mixture. With tax breaks, geothermal system promises deep cuts in heating, cooling costs 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z An extracted proton beam from the cyclotron enters the physics cave from the left, striking a polyethylene target and producing π mesons. LRL Accelerators The 184-Inch Synchrocyclotron That's why the threads have a ten-thousandth of an inch of soft polyethylene covering the hard steel, so that when the threads are tight, the polyethylene will act as a seal. Hanging by a Thread As reconstructed, this brick was taken up and re-laid on a 4-inch thick slab of concrete which had been poured on a base of 4 inches of crushed stone covered by polyethylene film. The Fairfax County Courthouse A MEMBER: Has anybody done work with polyethylene film in grafting? Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. August 31 and September 1, 1953 Thus, there exists a complete local source of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon, ideal for synthesizing various hydrocarbonic chemicals or making complicated polyethylene materials such as stellene, so useful in space. The Planet Strappers To achieve this, the jar was placed on a rabbit-wire support as described above, and housed in two cheap, clear polyethylene bags, such as used for vegetables in the United States. The BYU Solar Cooker/Cooler The ends of the tubes are made to be slightly mashed together, so that the seals will be tight—they're coated with polyethylene, too. Hanging by a Thread Cover with foil or place in a polyethylene freezer bag. The Perdue Chicken Cookbook I used polyethylene bags on chestnuts early in the season, and practically every one grew, but everything else that was out in the hot sun boiled. Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 44th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. August 31 and September 1, 1953 Once frozen, remove chicken pieces from cookie sheet, and store in polyethylene freezer bag 5. The Perdue Chicken Cookbook |
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