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An Overview of Biomaterials: Advancements and Applications
Commonly used polymeric biomaterials include polyurethane (PU), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycaprolactone (PCL) ...
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UAE’s Emirates Biotech to Construct PLA Plant - Arabian Post
Emirates Biotech, a prominent player in the UAE’s growing biotechnology sector, has announced plans to construct what is poised to become the world’s largest production facility for polylactic acid ...
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Researchers make disturbing discovery about health risks lurking in common products: 'Highlights the critical need for further exploration'
New research suggests that microplastics from polylactic acid — or PLA — could break down into nanoplastics inside the body ...
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Sterilization Resistance of Bacterial Spores Explained with Water Chemistry | The Journal of Physical Chemistry B - ACS Publications
Bacterial spores can survive for long periods without nutrients and in harsh environmental conditions. This survival is influenced by the structure of the spore, the presence of protective compounds, ...