When you buy a new electronic appliance, shoes, medicines or even some food items, you often find a small paper sachet with ...

Myocardial fibrosis is a pathological hallmark of heart failure post infarction, emphasizing the need for innovative treatment strategies. This research assesses the antifibrotic potential of a sodium ...

Silica gel is full of tiny pores, which take in moisture and absorb up to 40 per cent of its own weight. As a side effect, it also deprives the bacteria of the moisture they need to create mould.

IF you’ve ever spotted the little silica gel packets that come inside new handbags or with new shoes DON’T chuck them away. The tiny sachets can actually be extremely useful around your home,… ...

Silica-alginate hybrid hydrogels prepared by a sol-gel were also performed by Hernández-González et al. 43. ... Characterization and properties of sodium alginate from brown algae used as an ...

Since your silica gel packets will absorb a lot of the moisture on your car's dashboard, you'll have to dry them out from time to time. You can do this by putting them on a cookie tray and baking ...

Researchers have developed an innovative hydrogel electrolyte that dramatically enhances the performance of sodium-zinc hybrid ion batteries. This breakthrough material offers exceptional ionic ...

The silica gel packs take the moisture hit instead. Do Not Eat. Though the temptation to do the opposite of what you’re told can be strong, it’s best not to eat silica gel packets.

The PP hydrogels formed a solid opaque crust almost immediately upon direct flame impingement, scattering the heat from the flame. This crust turned into a foam, desiccated, and formed a silica ...

The material, made of cellulose and silica gel, may provide hours-long protection for wildfire-affected structures. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 53°F. Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 ...