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HDPE Water Pipes: A Reliable Barrier Against PFAS Permeation

4 months ago

Researchers investigated if per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can permeate polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water pipes.

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Cellulose Bioplastics: The Choice of Leading Companies

4 months ago

The cellulose bioplastics market is rapidly expanding, driven by investments from companies like Amazon and leading research laboratories in biodegradable…

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Mechanophores Revolutionize Polymer Analysis Under High-Velocity Impacts

4 months ago

Researchers have unlocked a groundbreaking method to analyze polymer behavior under high-velocity impacts.

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Dynamics in Polymer Production: U.S. and Middle East Perspectives

4 months ago

Shifting supply dynamics and evolving policies reshape the global polymer industry among changing investments and trade developments.

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Advancing Microplastics Characterization with FT-IR Microscopy

4 months ago

The growing concern over microplastic pollution has spurred the development of advanced analytical techniques to detect, identify, and quantify these…

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Uncovering Hidden PFAS with Machine Learning

4 months ago

With over 700 PFAS features identified and 81 previously unknown compounds, machine learning reveals the scale of global contamination.

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3D Printing: Quick Feasibility through Digital Platforms

4 months ago

For 3D Printing, platforms like the Protiq Marketplace enable seamless transitions from CAD design to production, offering access to a…

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Changing Seasons, Shifting Chemistry: PFAS Variability in the Arctic

4 months ago

Researchers have found a link between seasonal atmospheric photochemistry and the formation of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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Aviation Fire Safety: Transitioning to Fluorine-Free Foams

4 months ago

As concerns over environmental and health risks grow, the aviation industry is taking crucial steps. It is replacing hazardous firefighting…

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Detecting Microplastics in the Human Brain

4 months ago

New findings reveal microplastics in brain tissue, raising concerns about links to cognitive decline. Microplastic concentrations in brain tissue are…