Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and ETH Zurich have developed a process to produce commodity chemicals in a much less hazardous way than was previously possible. Such commodity chemicals represent ...
Materials Science
Jan 29, 2021
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Burning of fossil fuels pumps chemicals into the air that react on surfaces such as buildings and roads to create photochemical smog-forming chlorine atoms, UC Irvine scientists report in a new study.
Environment
Jul 20, 2009
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Various chemical products, such as polymers and pharmaceutical intermediates, are currently synthesized with phosgene as their precursor or raw material. However, phosgene is highly toxic and this usage poses safety risks. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 22, 2022
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As winter approaches, it is time to store pesticides and prepare sprayers for long-term storage, says Montana State University Pesticide Education Specialist Cecil Tharp.
Other
Oct 11, 2011
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Hurricane Laura plowed through the heart of Louisiana's oil and chemical industries as a powerful Category 4 storm, leaving a chlorine plant on fire and the potential for more hazardous damage in its wake.
Environment
Aug 31, 2020
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Researchers have developed a new approach based on an old method of determining chlorine content in solid fuels, an important advance that could improve fuel utilisation.
Materials Science
Jun 9, 2014
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