Plant-based protein is no longer a short-lived trend; it has become a staple in products ranging from meat substitutes to dairy-free beverages, protein powders, and functional foods. As more of these products hit the shelves, consumers expect higher standards. Simply labelling a product as “plant-based” is not enough. If a product lacks great taste, has…
Climate change is no longer a distant concern. It is already creating challenges for the cosmetics industry. With every spike in temperature, every heatwave, and every unexpected shift in weather, these stresses accumulate and place added pressure on both the products and the packaging designed to protect them. Even if a formulation is perfected, performance…
As chip technology continues to advance, the coatings that protect and shape each wafer need to keep up as well. These days, R&D teams are not only focused on making new coatings but also on deeply understanding what is happening at the surface level. Even small variations in surface energy, cleanliness, or texture can affect…
For most of history, discovering new materials was a slow and uncertain process shaped by chance breakthroughs and years of trial and error. Vulcanized rubber, for example, was discovered by accident, while lithium-ion batteries took decades to refine. Scientists spent years experimenting, hoping something would eventually work. But things look very different now. By 2026,…
Microplastics have taken over: oceans, soil, food, water, and even our own bodies. It’s an alarming reality. These tiny fragments of plastic are found everywhere, and as a material scientist, I see just how complex it gets. If we truly want to tackle the problem, we have to understand where microplastics come from and recognize…
LabVantage achieved its first installation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in Taiwan’s pharmaceutical industry. This win marks a significant breakthrough in the local market and reinforces its position as a trusted partner for digital transformation in laboratories. LabVantage delivers more than a traditional Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). It is a technology leader…
Most people barely notice dirt. Maybe you wipe it off your shoes or simply ignore it. But if you are a materials scientist, soil isn’t boring: it is a system in motion. There are minerals, old roots and leaves breaking down, water moving through, air pockets, and a whole microscopic zoo of microbes. Everything is…
Anna Junnila, Nov 25, 2025 PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have set the standard for water, oil, and stain repellency in coatings for decades, thanks to their unique chemical properties and durability. However, increasing awareness of their environmental persistence and potential health risks has prompted regulatory action and a global movement toward safer, more sustainable…
In juice production, thermal processes such as heating and cooling (for example, pasteurization, concentration, chilling) account for a signification portion of energy consumption.
Author: Kristian Jude Borres, Application Specialist, DKSH Market Expansion Services Introduction A global trend in the cement industry has seen an increase in the adoption of alternative fuel sources such as Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), which enhance sustainability and reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels. RDF is a highly variable product that is sourced from non-recyclable…
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