About 71 percent of the earth’s surface is water-covered, but it’s important to remember that water is still a finite resource. And only one-hundredth of one percent of water is readily available for human use. Here, water treatment plays an instrumental role in controlling wastewater on earth and providing access to drinking water to the …
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‘Absorbent’ and ‘adsorbent’ are two very similar words, which often leads to people using them interchangeable. However, it’s important to note that these two words refer to two processes that are vastly different from each other. If you’ve ever mixed up these two words before, well, don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s just one …
Over the last few years, the way food is consumed and packaged in India has transformed. According to The Economic Times, awareness surrounding food safety has risen majorly, pushing businesses to employ healthier and safer options. Over the past few years, even the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken the initiative …
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Over the last few years, the way food is consumed and packaged in India has transformed. According to The Economic Times, awareness surrounding food safety has risen majorly, pushing businesses to employ healthier and safer options. Over the past few years, even the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken the initiative …
A widely-used industrial absorbent, molecular sieves are synthetic metal aluminosilicates that are comprised of a 3D interconnected alumina tetrahedra and silica network with pores of a uniform size and structure. Molecular sieves come in different types for absorbing liquids and gases of varying polarity and molecular size. Over the course of this blog post, we’ll …
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Silica gel packets are widely used in numerous commercial sectors due to their ability to absorb moisture and prolong product shelf life. By eliminating dampness inside packaging, Silica gel prevents corrosion, mold, and rust problems. It’s particularly useful for products that are stored in damp conditions. Due to its effective absorption properties and cost-effectiveness, it’s …
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It’s a common misconception that the purpose of industrial desiccants is limited to removing moisture in pharmaceutical and food packaging. However, that’s not true at all. Desiccants are used for a wide array of industrial applications. Take, for instance, activated alumina. In addition to being used as a food preservative, it’s also used for drying …
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Commonly used by food and pharmaceutical manufacturers to extend the shelf-life of their products, desiccants are hygroscopic substances that are used to facilitate and sustain a state of dryness. While most pre-packaged desiccants come in solid form and absorb moisture, the ones used for specialized purposes may function through other principles and may come in …
When it comes to extending the shelf-life of their food products, food manufacturers and distributors have a wide range of innovative solutions available to choose from—with oxygen-absorbing film being a popular option. In addition to protecting the look, aroma, texture, flavor and quality of the food, oxygen-absorbing films can blend seamlessly with the packaging of …
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In chemistry, column chromatography is a process that’s used to separate a single chemical compound from a mixture. Discovered by Russian biologist Dr. Michael Tswett in 1906, the technique is mainly used in pharmacological applications for purification and drug estimation. The most popular adsorbent used in column chromatography is Silica gel, primarily due to its …
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