The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
C&EN PFAS Library
C&EN has compiled a library of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in the environment.
Vireo Advisors Publishes Cellulose Nanomaterials Practical Handling Guide
Vireo Advisors has created a practical handling guide for cellulose nanomaterials with the support of P3Nano – the Public Private Partnership between the USDA Forest Service and the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities to advance the commercialization of cellulose nanomaterials for all users.
Re-coded Bacterial Genome
Scientists in London have assembled and “re-coded” the E. coli genome.
Scientist Create Environmentally-friendly Alternative to Polystyrene Foam
Amir Ameli and Xiao Zhang of Washington State University have created a more environmentally-friendly alternative to polystyrene foam (better known as Styrofoam) which performs better than Styrofoam as an insulator and can support up to 200 times its own weight without losing its shape.
USDA Releases New Guide for Animal Genomics
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a new guide for research and funding in animal genomics for 2018-2027.