Antidiabetic Drugs: Implications of Price Control Regulations
The global costs of diabetes are estimated to reach $2 trillion by 2030. This is due to the increasing number of type 2 diabetes patients and high drug prices. To reduce the global economic burden, expenditure, and effect of this disease, several policies are being developed in terms of health and social security systems. To devise policy […]
Zinc-free Floor Finishes: Problems, Mechanism, Analysis
A floor finish is a liquid that dries to a durable, long-lasting, and smooth covering when applied to resilient tiles, wooden, or other floors. This waxed paper-thick covering is expected to protect the flooring from damage and create a lovely look and a slip-resistant surface while increasing lifespan. Natural substances like carnauba wax, beeswax, shellac, […]
Removal of Astringency In Sugar: Bettering Alternative Sweetener Taste
Sugar substitutes offer a wide range of benefits, as they replicate the effect of sugar in taste but have few or no calories. Sugar consumption has been associated with lower food quality, increased energy intake, and the prevalence of obesity. However, a high level of sugar substitution is associated with a higher intensity of astringent […]
Metaverse: Enhancing the online Experience
The metaverse was first defined as a fictional concept in 1992 in the novel “Snow Crash” by Neal Stephenson, where people can feel and interact with objects and other people in the virtual world. The systems based on the metaverse mainly utilize various hardware and software to create virtual environments. Today, the metaverse is engaged […]
Sustainable Biodegradable Laundry Detergent Sheets
The laundry and detergent sector is one of the booming industries worldwide. However, challenges like marine pollution and plastic dumping in ocean bodies are the most prominent bottlenecks this industry has been facing for an extended period. Around 11 million tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year. Laundry detergent bottles are one of the prime […]
Solar Cars: A Far-Fetched Reality or Complete Truth?
Transportation constitutes roughly 27% of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Governments across the globe are tackling this issue by setting stringent rules and regulations for IC engine vehicles and promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) by providing subsidies. However, EVs can potentially create a huge demand on the grid, burdening both the transmission […]
Self-cleaning Solar Panels Technology Advances
Solar energy is a significant contributor to renewable energy, with 29%. Solar panels, however, need to be cleaned frequently to meet the designed parameters. Various automatic cleaning methods have been developed with advancements in technology. This article briefly overviews innovations and methods for self-cleaning solar panels. The solution combines the passive self-cleaning surface with other […]
Live Biotherapeutics: Fighting Cancer With Bacteria
Live bio-therapeutics indulging microbes have become the treatment of choice for cancer due to the toxic adversary caused by traditional treatment methods like- chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The modified/unmodified microbes have become valuable to the cancer treatment armamentarium. Scientists have identified live bacteria such as Bacillus spp., Clostridium spp., Escherichia coli, Listeria spp., and Salmonella spp. It is […]
Advancements in Controlled Release Delivery Systems for Active Compounds
Certain foods and nutraceuticals are designed to release the active ingredients in a controlled manner or at a specific location for enhanced efficiency and proper absorption of the nutrients. Manufacturers and consumers alike have faced the problem of inefficient ingredient absorption due to the large molecular size and low solubility of active compounds. For ingredients […]
Next-Generation Lithography: An Efficient Choice for Fabrication
Next-generation lithography (NGL) refers to techniques that use short-wavelength lights to help achieve finer resolution features from existing light wavelengths. The need for NGL stems from the drive towards chip sizes of 5nm and beyond. There are many potential candidates of NGL, like Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, x-ray lithography, electron beam lithography, focused ion beam […]