and to the left will be the repolymerization plant. Plastics, including polyester, are formed by taking individual chemicals called monomers and forming them into chains to create polymers.

MONACA, Pa. — Shell is reportedly considering selling its chemical plants, including a facility in Beaver County. No final decisions have been made on what would be a major sale that could have a big ...

New research from scientists at the University of California San Diego and materials science company Algenesis shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade—even at the microplastic level ...