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Why is old paper yellowing?
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Why is old paper yellowing?

If you notice, you will see some old books will have yellow reclining paper. Do you think books of the past have such yellow paper material?

December 18, 2018
'Liquid wood' will replace plastic
Biology

'Liquid wood' will replace plastic

Plastic but can be biodegradable by the company Tecnaro, Germany, manufactured is considered a new milestone in the study of bioplastic materials.

December 17, 2018
Mushrooms help beetles digest wood
Biology

Mushrooms help beetles digest wood

According to a group of entomologists and biochemists, a small, little-known fungus in the gut of Asian long-horned beetles has helped them chew the hardest wood.

December 17, 2018
Use sugar cane to make waterproof packaging
Scientific application

Use sugar cane to make waterproof packaging

Australian researchers say sugarcane can be used to make a coating for waterproof paper and packaging and to enable them to recycle completely.

December 16, 2018
History of paper production
Scientific application

History of paper production

Rags are still used to produce very high quality durable paper. Long cellulose fibers in cotton and flax make this sheet very durable, even the forgotten dollar notes in…

December 16, 2018
Asphalt made from trees
New technology

Asphalt made from trees

Dutch scientists say that asphalt can be made using a compound found in every tree, helping to preserve the environment.

December 12, 2018