Into one end of the complex goes corn; out the other come white pellets, an industrial resin poised to become—if you can believe all the hype—the future of plastic in a post-petroleum world.

So if you're vegan, skip the candy corn this Halloween. The smooth outside coating is made from lac-resin, an insect secretion from lac bugs found in Asia. Each piece of candy corn contains about ...

These include succinic acid, malic acid, and tartaric acid. These substances are converted into monomers—the building blocks ...

More sustainable 3D printing resins could be possible following the development of plant-based materials at UPC and ICIQ ...

Researchers develop plant-based 3D printing polymeric resins aimed at reducing 3D printing's reliance on fossil fuel-based ...

The homes are constructed using just two ingredients: wood waste and corn resin. By combing the two ingredients, the ASCC creates pellets for the 3D printer. "These pellets are fed right into the ...