Chemical engineers have discovered that adding nickel atoms to silver catalysts could revolutionize the production of ethylene oxide by eliminating the need for toxic chlorine while maintaining ...

Chlorination is a widely used method to disinfect drinking water, but new research suggests its byproducts may pose cancer ...

A new discovery offers a promising way to break down stubborn plastics like Plexiglass into their original building blocks, ...

A recent study links long-term consumption of chlorinated water to higher risks of cancers, including bladder, colorectal, ...

Acrylic polymers such as poly (methyl methacrylate)—the plastic used in Plexiglas—are durable materials with a huge variety of commercial applications. But the all-carbon backbones that give these ...

Disinfecting water with chlorine creates chemical byproducts that significantly spike your chances of two deadly ...

Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water. Researchers with the ...