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Sugar is the only cause of tooth decay
Title of article: An Ancient Roman Diet Could Mean a Healthier You Note from Fluoride Action Network: Also see Sugar Is the Only Cause of Tooth Decay, Study Says, Time Magazine, September 16, 2014 Cancer, diabetes, premature aging. It may be sweet to eat, but sugar is disastrous to our bodily systems. Studies show that […]
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Evaluation and DFT analysis of 3D porous rhombohedral Fe-modified MgO for removing fluoride efficiently
Highlights Calcination of Fe-modified MgO (CMF) was investigated for fluoride treatment. Electrostatic attraction, ion exchange, and hydrogen bonding are adsorption mechanisms. Fluoride was adsorbed at a low concentration (10 mg/L) with 95.2% removal rate. Theoretical adsorption capacity was 126.79 mg/g. DFT results explain the bonding mode of fluoride and the adsorbent. Abstract Three-dimensional porous rhombohedral […]
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A dual-channel optical chemical sensing system for selective detection of nerve agent simulant DFP
Abstract This paper reports a novel optical chemical sensing system for selective detection of diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP), a simulant of fluorine-containing nerve agents (Sarin and Soman). Contrary to the reported methods involving only single sensing probe, this sensing system is comprised of two molecular sensing probes (1 and 2) having intrinsic affinities for reactive subunits of […]
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Toothpaste tablets: Your next big thing?
Have you heard of toothpaste tablets, or “unpaste” as they’re known by some brands? They’re gaining traction among eco-conscious consumers, as well as those seeking oral care alternatives. Learn about some pros and cons. image from Kaylaan.com Personal care product consumers have a strong interest in sustainability and clean label characteristics in their purchases. Reusable […]
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Comprehensive and critical appraisal of plant-based defluoridation from environmental matrices
Highlights State of the art presented on the use of various bioadsorbents and plants in defluoridation. Effect of parameters such as pH, temperature and kinetics is discussed. Overview of F– adsorption mechanisms, thermodynamic studies and uptake mechanisms. Exploration and selection of low-cost adsorbents and phytoremediators is required. Necessity of modification and commercialisation of specific adsorbents […]
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Molten Salt Reactors
(Updated May 2021) Molten salt reactors operated in the 1960s. They are seen as a promising technology today principally as a thorium fuel cycle prospect or for using spent LWR fuel. A variety of designs is being developed, some as fast neutron types. Global research is currently led by China. Some have solid fuel similar […]
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GE, Hitachi ABB in bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business and Hitachi ABB Power Grids have signed a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement related to the use of an alternative gas to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) used in high voltage equipment. This fluoronitrile-based gas mixture has a significantly reduced impact on the environment compared to SF6 Under this landmark agreement announced just […]
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Growing Atmospheric Emissions of Sulfuryl Fluoride
See FAN’s background on Sulfuryl fluoride Abstract The potent greenhouse gas sulfuryl fluoride (SO2F2) is increasingly used as a fumigant, replacing methyl bromide, whose structural and soil fumigation uses have been phased out under the Montreal Protocol. We use measurements on archived air samples and in situ observations from the Advanced Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment […]
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Voriconazole-induced periostitis
Abstract Voriconazole is a fluorinated drug from the triazole group that is widely used in the prophylaxis and treatment of fungal infections in immunosuppressed patients. Chronic use of this medication can generate, as an adverse effect, a multifocal, asymmetric, diffuse and nodular periosteal reaction, associated with severe and disabling skeletal pain and elevated alkaline phosphatase […]
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Oil company begins major new use of ionic liquids
In a milestone for the industrialization of ionic liquids, Chevron has started up an alkylation unit at its Salt Lake City refinery that uses an ionic liquid catalyst instead of the traditional hydrofluoric or sulfuric acid. Alkylation reacts isobutane with olefins such as butene and propylene to create octane and other fuels. The Salt Lake […]
International Oil Refineries
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