A move towards a more sustainable bio-based economy has been given a new boost by researchers who have been able to simplify a process to transform waste materials into high value chemicals.
Biochemistry
Nov 26, 2019
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Consumers believe a product is more effective when images of the product and its desired outcome are placed closer together in advertisements, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
May 14, 2013
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Colorful particles of plastic drift along under the surface of most waterways, from headwater streams to the Arctic Ocean. These barely visible microplastics—less than 5 mm wide—are potentially harmful to aquatic animals ...
Materials Science
Mar 28, 2023
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For years, gardeners have claimed that putting Bounce fabric softener sheets in their pockets is an effective way to repel pests like mosquitoes and gnats. Any Internet search will uncover countless articles about the bug-repelling ...
Ecology
Dec 15, 2010
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From the toothpaste you squeeze on your brush first thing in the morning to the yogurt you slurp down to the fabric softener that keeps your pajamas cozy and soft, gels are ubiquitous in consumer products, foods, and in industrial ...
Materials Science
May 20, 2019
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The remaining "bound water" on cotton surfaces cross-link single fibers of cotton, causing hardening after natural drying, according to a new study conducted by Kao Corporation and Hokkaido University. This provides new insight ...
Materials Science
Mar 27, 2020
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'Clean' and 'soft' are words strongly associated with washing products and fabric softeners, and soon they are set to be described as 'green' too with less chemical waste and longer-lasting action.
Environment
May 2, 2018
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If you think your strawberry jelly is unrelated to earthquakes, think again.
Space Exploration
May 23, 2019
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