What if plastic waste could be turned into something useful? That dream may soon become a reality, as scientists have found a way to turn plastic into acetic acid using sunlight. Plastics and ...

Phosphoric acid is vital in both biology and modern technology because of its exceptional ability to move electrical charge. Inside the human body and in devices such as fuel cells, this small ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new approach ...

The city of St. Helena plans to adjust its water treatment technique in response to persistent problems with water quality. The Division of Drinking Water has approved a pilot program authorizing the ...

Market valued at $72.4M in 2024, projected 7.30% CAGR growth driven by pharmaceutical API synthesis, food-grade applications, and 99.9% purity demand expansion. High purity acetic acid enables ...

Organic acids found in fruit juices include citric, malic, lactic, tartaric, and acetic acids, which are either naturally occurring or added artificially. There are also several inorganic acids, such ...

Methyl acetate is the second simplest aliphatic ester, along with its isomer ethyl formate 1. It has a pleasant, fruity odor and occurs in nature in fruits (e.g., bananas, grapes, and apples) and ...

Using AI, scientists have built a “GPS” for cancer-fighting immune cells. It’s a molecular navigation system that helped the cells lock onto cancer, kind of like Google Maps guiding travelers to a new ...

The groundbreaking of Again’s new acetic acid production facility in Texas City marks a key step toward commercializing sustainable chemicals from recycled CO 2. Supported by Helm and Diamond ...

Lightweight yet strong and resistant to corrosion and weathering, carbon fiber–reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are used in aircraft, shipping containers, natural gas storage tanks, wind turbine blades, ...