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BusinessFormer Coca-Cola chemist imprisoned for trade secret theft
14-year sentence for Xiaorong You, who stole secrets related to BPA-free can linings from major chemical and coating firms
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Business
Coca-Cola chemist convicted of trade secret theft
Xiaorong You stole files detailing BPA-free can coatings from seven major chemicals firms
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Sponsored
Immunity trend puts vitamin fortification centre stage
Manufacturers look to meet consumer demand for immune-strengthening products in the wake of Covid-19
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News
Europeans want nanomaterial products to be labelled, survey shows
While awareness of nanomaterials in everyday products remains low, 87% of people want them noted, surveys in five European countries shows
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News
Millions of microplastic particles released by some baby feeding bottles
Hot water is key variable responsible for release of large numbers of plastic particles
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Business
Reducing food waste by touch
Mimica’s tactile food labels know better than best-before dates
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News
Reusable bamboo mugs leach dangerous amounts of formaldehyde and melamine
Bamboo fibre mugs release ‘alarming’ amounts of potentially harmful compounds into hot drinks, analysis finds
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RSC
The future of chemistry: Science Horizons and Chemistry Means Business
Hundreds of scientists contributed to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Science Horizons report to build a picture of the challenges and opportunities the next generation will bring
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Research
2D synthetic clay sheets could create easy to recycle crisp packets
Alternative to metal-coated plastics possible thanks to new environmentally-friendly synthesis
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Research
Humans consuming thousands of microplastic particles in their food every year
Fans of seafood and bottled water are exposed to thousands of microplastic particles each year
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Podcast
Trichloroanisole: Cork taint
If you've ever been unlucky enough to experience 'corked' wine, then 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, or TCA was likely the chemical culprit
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Podcast
Tin chlorides
The compounds that put the 'tin' in tin cans and help you to reflect on your appearance
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Research
Plastic packaging waste upcycled into technical materials
Process takes on plastic recycling challenge by turning food packing into heat conducting and electromagnetic shielding material
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Research
Oil-infused plastic gives ketchup the slip
Common packaging materials can be given a non-stick coating inspired by pitcher plants
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News
Explainer: the carbon dioxide crisis
Low stocks of carbon dioxide are causing problems for the food industry. So what’s really going on?
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News
US auditors still have a beef with Brazilian meat
Months after Brazil’s meat scandal was uncovered, US food safety agency finds that problems persist with inspection and regulatory enforcement
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Research
Shop receipts may explain majority of BPA detected in people
Skin contact with dermal paper may be a much more important source of endocrine disruptor than previously thought
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Research
Computer plastics recycled into toys
Brominated flame retardants found in toys and cup lids
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Research
Traffic light label indicates food freshness
Ammonia gas diffusion basis for inexpensive colour-changing food freshness label
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Research
World's first commercial MOF keeps fruit fresh
Packaging releases plant growth regulator that slows down ripening
