Lignin and cellulose are polymers—large molecules made up of repeating modules—that are situated in a tangled braid, along with some other polymers, within the plant cell wall. Lignin and cellulose ...

This article will highlight some of the shortfalls and challenges arising from solvent selection in chemical characterization of extractables and leachables (E&L) of medical devices constructed of ...

When extracts of a medical device are required for a biocompatibility test protocol, a current practice is to follow the guidance in ISO 10993 Biological evaluation of medical devices–Part 12: Sample ...

Hemp (Cannabis sativa) seed oil is instrumental in the oil, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and fibers industries. Extraction of oil is varied, and the processes are limited in their efficiencies. A ...