Unanticipated microbial-induced concrete corrosion (MICC) continues to challenge the underground conduit networks that make up an important part of urban infrastructure. One of the most aggressive and ...

In this Interview AZoM talks to Venkat Nandivada about adhesives evaluation for hydrochloric acid resistance. What are some of the factors that should be considered when selecting an adhesive for ...

Using a novel catalytic template-assisted interfacial polymerization technique, a research team at the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has created a highly ...

While the term “acid rain” is widely known, its definition is less understood. It is indeed a phenomenon that remains ...

Hydrogels—materials like gelatin that can absorb and hold water—can aid wound healing and enable slow-release drug delivery, but they usually break down in acidic environments like the stomach.

A research team led by Professor Wan Yinhua from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) has developed a zone-regulated interfacial polymerization technique to create ...

While there seem to be cleaning products formulated for any type of stain, mess, or grime you can think of, some people—for a variety of reasons—prefer to take more of a chemistry-class-approach to ...

Ants use their own acid to disinfect themselves and their stomachs. A team has found that formic acid kills harmful bacteria in the animal's food, thereby reducing the risk of disease. At the same ...

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) and Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) are very poisonous, highly irritating and corrosive. Hydrofluoric acid or Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) is fatal if inhaled, if swallowed, or in contact with ...