Unfortunately, there isn't an enzyme for many reactions we would sorely like to catalyze—things like digesting plastics or ...

The company's new patented technology breaks down the cotton in polycotton fabric into glucose using hydrochloric acid ... polyester to be fully recycled and facilitates fiber-to-fiber recycling.

Teflon is a brand name for a synthetic chemical called polytetrafluoroethylene that's used in many household products from wire coatings to fabric protectors and kitchen cookware, too. The knock ...

State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai ...

"For too long, healthcare providers have had few options to offer patients much-needed symptom improvement." Spravato was previously used in combination with oral antidepressants but can now be ...

Particles with an average size of 58 nm and spherical morphology were synthesized by changing the amount of oxalic acid and poly ethylene glycol at the same time. The authors are thankful to Iran ...

The substance, vivid against the grey smoke and charred landscape, is fire retardant – much of it a product called Phos-Chek that has been used by the US Forest Service since the 1960s.

While many acids need to be used sparingly during pregnancy, glycolic acid is relatively low-risk and thus safe for skin. Dermatologist Dr. Janklow Libby says a concentration of less than ten ...

State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China ...