SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 28, 2025Hacker News

Japanese scientists create new plastic that dissolves in saltwater overnight

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The new plastic developed by Japanese scientists is as durable as regular plastic but dissolves in saltwater within 8.5 hours, leaving behind safe compounds and potentially reducing ocean microplastic pollution.

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