Classical extraction methods, like Soxhlet, usually suffer from several drawbacks. The methods are rather time-consuming (extraction times in the range from hours to days are typically for Soxhlet ...

BOSTON — A major defense contractor is selling technology to a large oil-field services company that hopes microwaves will someday become a key tool in unlocking the vast but hard-toextract oil ...

In addition to fish, mercury can also be tested in end consumers. It can be tested for in human hair, for example, or in potential polluters such as crude oil. The US Environmental Protection Agency ...

The microwave is now a standard in most kitchens, used to heat up leftovers or even make a pavlova — if you feel adventurous. But zapping your food has the potential to unlock many more culinary and ...

Scientists have demonstrated that assembly of so-called thin films is possible at low temperatures. They are working toward the assembly of thin films in a variety of materials. Growth of new ...