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Nanoparticles Combat Disease and Drought

May
2019
Today, much of the world’s population has tasted only the Cavendish banana, a hardy species consumed by the billions each year. In the 1950s, a deadly strain of Panama disease tore through Central and South America, almost completely destroying banana plantations ripe with the world’s banana of choice: the Gros Michel.

Microorganisms Extract Rare Earth Metals from Phosphate Rock

May
2019
A team of researchers at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has developed a novel method to recover rare earth elements (REEs) from phosphogypsum, a waste product of phosphate rock mining.

Engineers Develop Novel Method to Manufacture Quantum Dots

May
2019
Quantum dots (QDs) are tiny, semiconductive nanocrystals that have gained notability over the past two decades. The nanocrystals are able to absorb energy from ultraviolet (UV) light and emit photons that can provide light and color for a variety of applications, including laser technology, biological sensing, photovoltaic cells, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

A Transparent Polymer Skull Lets Scientists Peek into Mice Brains

May
2019
Researchers at the Univ. of Minnesota (UM) have developed a transparent, 3D-printed polymer skull that can be implanted in mice to study a wide swath of the cerebral cortex — the outer surface of the brain.
A Transparent Polymer Skull Lets Scientists Peek into Mice Brains; Taking 3D Printing One Step Further; Microorganisms Extract Rare Earth Metals from Phosphate Rock; Water Accelerates the Conversion of Furfural into Fuel; Nanoparticles Combat Disease and Drought; Engineers Develop Novel Method to Manufacture Quantum Dots
May
2019
Should you account for vapor property nonidealities in chemical process simulations? The answer will depend on the degree of uncertainty allowed in your system.
May
2019
Thailand has one of the most well-developed petrochemical industries in Asia. This article provides insights into past and present trends, challenges, and key success factors for the Thai chemical industry.
May
2019
Winemaking at small scales can produce wines of distinction. Finding and managing exceptional vineyard sites is a critical first step in the winemaking process. Good grapes coupled with small-scale fermentations and smart cellar practices can produce compelling and interesting wines.
May
2019
The demand for aquaculture seafood is expected to increase to feed the growing global population. Producing this food source will require a supply of advanced protein ingredients to supplement or replace fishmeal. Single-cell proteins (SCP) could meet this need while leveraging the corn ethanol industry.
May
2019
The food industry has embraced high-pressure processing (HPP) as a food safety technology. HPP may also help satisfy consumer demand for clean-label products that are safe, nutritious, and don’t include synthetic chemicals.
May
2019

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