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Scientists from Japan's RIKEN research institute and the University of Tokyo have engineered a groundbreaking plastic material that completely dissolves in seawater within hours and decomposes in soil in just 10 days, according to their study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Unlike conventional plastics that persist for centuries and create microplastic pollution, this innovative material breaks down into compounds that actually enhance soil fertility by releasing nutrients including phosphorus and nitrogen. Researchers report the sustainable plastic maintains strength comparable to traditional plastics while offering significant environmental benefits...