Emirates News Agency - Chinese researchers develop biodegradable, recyclable glass to promote sustainable economy
BEIJING, 19th March, 2023 (WAM) -- A group of Chinese material scientists created a biodegradable and recyclable form of glass with a minimal environmental footprint, which may contribute to the sustainable economy if commercialised in the future.According to the Chinese News Agency, Xinhua, Glass is essential to human life, but the widespread use of non-biodegradable glass that cannot be naturally eliminated causes long-term environmental hazards.The major challenge of manufacturing glass of biological origin is that its molecules are thermally unstable and tend to decompose easily...