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Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Pharma
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming scientific research by accelerating data analysis, automating experiments, and enhancing knowledge discovery. AI platforms such as Semantic Scholar, Sparrho, and OpenResearcher streamline literature review...
Ecology, Energy, Textile
Increasing the Energy Efficiency and Reducing CO2 Emissions in Dyeing and Finishing Processes
The textile industry is a major contributor to global CO₂ emissions due to its intensive energy use, particularly in dyeing and finishing processes. This article explores practical strategies and innovative technologies that can dramatically improve...
Ecology, Textile
Safer Textiles: How the Industry is Phasing Out Toxic and Hazardous Ingredients
In recent years, the textile industry has come under growing pressure to address the environmental and health impacts of its chemical use. Legal regulations and demands from major international retailers have prompted significant changes in textile m...
Textile
Advances on Wool Dyeing and Finishing
The main environmental challenges in wool dyeing & finishing are the use of hexavalent chromium in the dyeing process, AOX in anti-felting/ shrink resist finishing and mothproof agents. The alternatives discussed in this article include the use o...
Business, Chemistry, Pharma
CRAMS outsourcing in pharmaceutical and chemical research and manufacturing, part III.
In this article we discuss CRO offshore outsourcing in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, especially what drives outsourcing, the process for vendor selection, typical problems in CRO outsouring, and CRO Offshore Outsourcing to China and India...
Chemistry
Einstein´s theory of relativity explains why mercury is liquid
Scientists from New Zealand, France, and Germany have solved the old "mystery" why mercury is liquid at room temperature. The study used advanced computer models of theoretical chemistry to prove that the low melting point is due to mercury's special...
Textile
Latest technological developments in the digital printing space for textile
Digital printing on textile is driven by technology and innovation. It is presently one of the most exiting segments in the whole textile processing. The article covers latest technological developments in the textile printing space released for ITMA...
Energy, Physics
Are excess heat and isotope changes in e-cat LENR reactor real? Part 2
Part 2 of the analysis of the e-cat Lugano report, looking deeper into the issue of the isotope changes in nickel and lithium, reaction kinetics and the implications for Industrial Heats´ patent situation.
Ecology, Textile
Advances in Recycling of Textiles Aiming at Circularity – Part 1
The textile industry's environmental impact has worsened due to the rise of synthetic polyester fibers and fast fashion. These fibers are poorly biodegradable, contributing to long-term pollution. In the EU, 12 kg of textile waste per person is gener...
Ecology, Textile
Advances in Recycling of Textiles Aiming at Circularity – Part 2
The textile industry is facing significant technical challenges as it transitions from a resource-intensive and polluting sector to a circular, sustainable model. Overcoming these hurdles requires advanced recycling technologies, substantial investme...