IBM, Stanford Unveil Green Chemistry BreakthroughScientists from IBM and Stanford University have unveiled discoveries that could lead to the development of new types of biodegradable, biocompatible plastics.IBMLabsMar 10, 2010 Scientists from IBM and Stanford University have unveiled discoveries that could lead to the development of new types of biodegradable, biocompatible plastics. The result of a multi-year research effort, the breakthrough also could lead to a new recycling process that has the potential to significantly increase the ability to recycle and reuse common PET and plant-based plastics in the future. These announcement may have sustainability implications across a wide range of industries including biodegradable plastics, plastics recycling, health care and microelectronics. IBM and Stanford scientists are pioneering the application of organocatalysis to green polymer chemistry, which represents a fundamental shift in the field. This discovery and new approach using organic catalysts could lead to well-defined, biodegradable molecules made from renewable resources in an environmentally responsible way.Latest in HomeSponsoredAccounting for Manufacturing CompaniesSeptember 5, 2025Boeing Defense, St. Louis Machinists Union Reach Deal After Five-Week StrikeSeptember 12, 2025Former Exec of Mars Candy Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Stealing $28 MillionSeptember 12, 2025South Korean Workers Return Home After Days in Detention Following U.S. Immigration RaidSeptember 12, 2025