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Researchers turned superglue into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternative

  • Written by Allison Christy, Graduate Research Assistant, Boise State University
Researchers turned superglue into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternativeResearchers discovered a way to turn superglue into strong, clear plastic that can be made into many shapes.Allison Christy, CC BY-ND

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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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