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When Testing for Off-Flavors, Chromatography and the Human Nose Are a Winning Combination

Identifying which compounds are causing unpleasant flavors and odors in food is a difficult challenge, and one that is tricky to tackle with analysis equipment alone. By including trained human sensory panelists, scientists can get a headstart on id
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Shape-Shifting Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration

This article explores how 4D printing uses biomaterials to create shape-shifting medical devices, adaptive tissue scaffolds and targeted drug delivery systems.
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Methods for Microplastics Detection

Explore the technologies currently being used and developed to detect microplastics and nanoplastics.
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Navigating Compliance and Quality Standards Requirements With a LIMS for Water Testing Labs

This article explores the key regulations water testing labs have to follow and looks at how a LIMS can help them meet compliance and quality standards.
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An Analytical Toolbox for Tackling PFAS in Food

To properly monitor PFAS exposure and protect public health, researchers are building an analytical toolkit to ensure that all relevant PFAS are captured.
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What Can Green Chemistry Teach Us About Sustainable Design?

Technology Networks spoke to the co-author of Green Chemistry Dr. John Warner on what inspired the creation of the field and how these principles can be harnessed to tackle the sustainability challenges of today.
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Up in the Air: What Do We Know About Airborne Microplastics?

In this article, we examine airborne microplastics in greater detail, explore detection methods, consider what we currently know about their health risks and highlight various mitigation strategies.
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Food Packaging Poses a Contamination Risk, One That CP-MIMS Can Detect

At RAFA 2024, Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Maurizio Piergiovanni and Dr. Nicolò Riboni to learn about the promise of condensed phase–membrane introduction mass spectrometry (CP-MIMS) for monitoring hazardous migrants in food packaging.
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Non-Target Screening Is Shaping Environmental Monitoring Strategies

Discover how regulators are utilizing non-target and suspect screening to detect and prioritize emerging contaminants, shaping environmental monitoring strategies.
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How Much Protein Should We Be Eating?

Protein is essential for supporting muscle health. This article explores the evolving science of protein consumption, emphasizing exciting innovations in non-animal proteins and addressing misconceptions surrounding protein supplements.
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