From cosmetics to medicine to degradable materials, lactic acid (LA) is an essential chemical intermediate for a multitude of products. It is also the building block for biodegradable polylactic acid ...

A corn, wheat, or potato farmer browsing for fertilizers to improve crop yields might come across a product called Environmentally Smart Nitrogen (ESN). The promise of ESN, which, has been made by ...

Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to better -- and greener -- agricultural chemicals and everyday products. Using a process that combines natural enzymes and light, ...

The United States maintains a complex and vital network of essential chemical imports from numerous countries worldwide. Each of these countries has carved out a niche in the production of specific ...