First, the researchers used atomistic molecular dynamics simulations to explore candidate solvents that would “facilitate the reduction of interactions between cellulose fibers ... as a composite for ...
(Nanowerk News) Research on organic solar cells has been conducted for a long time. Recent advancements in understanding their molecular structures are now paving the way for the development of highly ...
US speciality chemicals company Eastman Chemical (Kingsport, Tennessee / USA; www.eastman.com) has launched “Treva”, a new cellulose-based thermoplastic that it claims is both highly durable and ...
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), in particular, has a chemical structure characterized by the absence of a chemical bond with polymers and is easily released from plastics and absorbed by the human ...
Sustainable Functional Biomaterials Laboratory, Bioproducts Institute, Department of Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver V6T 1Z4, Canada Flexible Electronics and Energy Lab, ...
Department of Materials Science and Process Engineering, BOKU University, Konrad- Lorenz-Straße 24, Tulln 3430, Austria Department of Chemistry, BOKU University, Konrad- Lorenz-Straße 24, Tulln 3430, ...
Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) is a chemical that makes plastic more flexible and durable, and is found in many consumer products, including food packaging, personal care products and children’s toys.