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7 August 2019
Stanford researchers develop artificial catalysts to produce chemicals
Scientists from Stanford University in the US and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have created artificial catalysts that release chemicals such as enzymes in living organisms.
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18 March 2019
EPA bans sale of methylene chloride paint removers for consumer use
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned the sale of methylene chloride paint removers intended for consumer use.
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11 March 2019
Study report says chemical industry contributes $5.7tn to global GDP
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) has reported that the chemical industry contributes nearly $5.7tn to the global GDP through direct, indirect and induced impacts.
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22 October 2018
Banned Chromium VI likely to get regulatory approval in Europe
Chromium VI is likely to be approved for use by the European Commission, according to European Environmental Bureau (EEB).
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15 October 2018
New study finds a third of chemicals breach EU safety laws
A three-year study by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) has found that nearly one-third of chemicals produced or imported into Europe breach...
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23 February 2018
Virtual reality-controlled robots to decommission nuclear material
Createc is leading a £1.5 million software development project that will enable robots to enter unfamiliar nuclear sites and dismantle dangerous radioactive equipment.