Joseph Bedard: Breaking the Wall of Alternative Plastics

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Joseph Bedard is tackling the issue of plastic production's dependence on petrochemicals by developing polymers using nitrogen and phosphorus, abundant elements separate from fossil fuels. This innovative approach creates greener, functional materials, paving the way for a fossil fuel-free future in plastics manufacturing.
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This is rather light on details, but perhaps that is to be expected. The role of phosphorus seems a little unclear. How much of it is needed? Nitrogen may be common, but phosphorus is not, and we have problems getting enough, from what I hear.