Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis ...

Citric acid is a weak acid that is found naturally in all citrus fruits. Unlike strong acids, weak acids ionize only partially when in solution. If you’ve ever sunk your teeth into a lemon or ...

Today marks the 59th anniversary of the first time the Grateful Dead, still known as The Warlocks, attended one of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters‘ Acid Tests, where like-minded ...

“The apple itself, as an eating apple, it’s very acidic and very floral and you just get a huge ester bomb before it’s even fermented,” Walter said. “Some of the best cider makers in the ...

Using lactic acid for skin care can help you have a smoother, brighter complexion. As a gentle alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), lactic acid removes dead skin cells, lightens dark spots, and improves the look ...

When the body is described as "acidic," it refers to a lower pH level in the blood and tissues, leaning towards acidity rather than alkalinity. The body's pH is tightly regulated, typically ...

Terpenes are secondary metabolites found in the essential oils of various plants. This class of bioactive compounds is widely used as components of flavors and fragrances in the cosmetics industry and ...

This work investigates the lignin-rich solids (“boron lignin”) generated from a previously reported boron Lewis acid-mediated lignocellulose separation and concludes that (1) boron Lewis acid ...

Citric acid is a compound found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. It's what gives these fruits their distinct acidic flavors. The natural form of citric acid is an ...