Catalysts, when a substoichiometric quantity of an organic compound is added, can accelerate chemical reactions. The last few years has seen a spectacularly increasing interest in organocatalysts. To better serve its customers across the globe, Alfa Chemistry Catalysts recently announced to ... Views: 226
Since its commercial use in 2015, although liquid crystal displays equipped with quantum dot technology have significantly improved in display color gamut and rendering effects, their popularity is far below expectations. On the one hand, the maturity of quantum dot technology is not good, and ... Views: 151
On December 17, 2020, Alfa Chemistry Testing Lab, a cGMP-compliant laboratory of Alfa Chemistry, announced that pesticide residue analysis is now available. With extensive experience in the analytical testing field, the lab is capable of conducting analysis of various foods that might contain ... Views: 242
Pharmaceutical analysis is a form of using all chemical, physical, biological, microbial and other means and methods to study the chemical properties of drugs. During the testing process, the stability of the drug itself, biological components and clinical drug use must be considered. With the ... Views: 103
Plant extract refers to a product that is formed through an extraction and separation process where plants are used as raw materials. Generally the original components of the plants are not changed. In some cases, excipients are also used to make the powder or granular products have features ... Views: 496
During the manufacturing of polymeric materials, such as plastics and rubbers, a number of chemical additives are added to inhibit or retard their degradation or to achieve better product quality. Heat stabilizers, antioxidant, UV absorber, plasticizers and lubricants are the most commonly seen ... Views: 217
With its unique manufacturing technology, 3D printing allows us to produce unprecedented types of items. However, the real advantage of 3D printing technology lies in its printing materials. Only by developing more new materials can the application fields of 3D printing technology be expanded. ... Views: 213
Transition Metal Oxides/Hydroxides
Although noble metal oxides and their composites can increase the specific capacitance in supercapacitors, their high cost greatly limits their application in commercial production. Therefore, researchers are working hard to explore replacing noble metal ... Views: 71
Photocatalyst is a general term for semiconductor materials with photocatalytic function represented by nano-scale titanium dioxide. The representative photocatalyst material is titanium dioxide, which can produce strong oxidizing substances under light irradiation, and can be used to decompose ... Views: 101
In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability of drug formulations is of paramount importance to guarantee their efficacy and safety. CD Formulation, a leading company in the field of drug formulation development and manufacturing, has revolutionized the process of microsphere stability ... Views: 121
Strength and lightweight design are essential considerations for engineers across numerous industries, ranging from aerospace and automotive to sporting goods and infrastructure. Carbon fiber composites are a class of materials that offer a remarkable balance of strength and lightweight ... Views: 80
Pharmaceutical excipients have important functions such as serving as carriers, improving drug stability, solubilization and slowing down the drug release. They are important ingredients that may affect the quality, safety, and effectiveness of the preparation. Classified by function and ... Views: 253
Since its launch, the pharmaceutical excipients provided by CD Formulation have gained significant popularity among customers worldwide. To enhance the search process, CD Formulation has recently reorganized its collection of pharmaceutical excipients and unveiled these changes on its website. ... Views: 88
Alfa Chemistry Catalysts, a key player in the chemical industry, recently stated that a dozen robust condensation organocatalysts are now readily obtainable for researchers at home and abroad after intensive optimization work completed earlier this month.
Organocatalysts are destined to ... Views: 208
In recent years, consumers have become more concerned about the ingredients in the cosmetics products they use. They are demanding transparency about the ingredients in the products they use and want to know how these ingredients benefit their skin. This article highlights the essential ... Views: 134
Selenium is widely used in the fields of electronics, glass, metallurgy, chemical industry, medical care and agriculture, although its yield is low and dispersed in the earth's crust and most of it is recovered as a by-product of copper processing. Selenium and its compounds are often used as ... Views: 42
Pharmaceutical analysis is the application of analytical chemistry in pharmacy. It is a "method science" for the research and development of drug quality control. It mainly uses chemical, physical-chemical, or biochemical methods and techniques to study chemical structures that have been ... Views: 132
Pharmaceutical excipients are substances formulated together with active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) of the drug, and excipients account for most of the drug composition. Excipients are designed to interact with and enhance the properties of APIs.
Excipients have various functions. In ... Views: 201
Benefits of forced degradation test
The degradation pathway of the drug is closely related to the molecular structure of the drug. The ester group or amide bond in the molecular structure may be hydrolyzed under acid-base catalysis conditions.
Provide support for drug safety. When ... Views: 239
Semiconductor materials are a class of electronic materials that have semiconductor properties and are used to make semiconductor devices.
Characteristics of semiconductor materials
Semiconductor materials usually have a certain forbidden band width and their electrical properties are ... Views: 132
Graphene first appeared in the laboratory in 2004. At that time, two British scientists, Andre Geim and Prof Kostya Novoselov, discovered that they could get thinner and thinner graphite flakes in a very simple way. They peeled the graphite flakes from the graphite, and then glued the two sides ... Views: 256
In the field of pharmaceutical formulation, stability analysis is a critical aspect that ensures the safety and efficacy of drugs throughout their shelf life. CD formulation has introduced a series of stability analysis services as a prominent tool for researchers to understand the influence of ... Views: 52
What Are Stable Isotope Techniques?
A class of atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus is called isotopes, which can be divided into stable isotopes and radioactive isotopes. The nucleus of a radioactive isotope is unstable, and it decays into ... Views: 127
As a professional third-party testing organization trusted by customers worldwide, T,C&A Lab, a branch of Alfa Chemistry, recently announces to start to provide rock testing services in compliance with ISO, ASTM standards and industry requirements to ensure the selected materials meet the ... Views: 202
Graphene has exciting potentials to revolutionize fields of electricity, conductivity, energy generation, batteries, sensors and more. As a branch of Alfa Chemistry, T,C&A Lab has been recognized as a reliable provider of graphene analytical testing. Since the service was launched, many graphene ... Views: 249
Aerospace materials require the highest standards for reliability, as the failure of any key components would result in catastrophe or immeasurable losses. Hence, in a recent statement, Alfa Chemistry’s testing branch, T,C&A Lab, announced plans to provide one-stop solutions for aerospace ... Views: 174
As an independent testing lab specialized in testing various materials, T,C&A Lab recently unveiled its electronic materials testing capability, providing analytical services for clients worldwide to efficiently identify products’ durability, safety, and qualification.
“Having tested ... Views: 157
For T,C&A Lab, Alfa Chemistry’s testing branch, the mission to help customers solve their varied testing needs remains unchanged no matter how things might get different. Very recently the lab announces to have completed upgrading of its thermal insulation materials testing service, which is ... Views: 213
Chromatography testing and mass spectrometry are two analytical techniques widely used in scientific research, pharmaceuticals, food safety, environmental analysis, and forensic investigations. These techniques play a crucial role in identifying and quantifying chemical compounds, determining ... Views: 81
Solid preparations for oral administration for children have the advantages of convenient carrying and good stability, but for children, they are prone to dysphagia. The liquid dosage form for oral administration for children not only has benefits like large dispersion and fast absorption, but ... Views: 194
Excipients are very important for pharmaceutical preparations. It can be said that without excipients, there will be no pharmaceutical preparations, let alone different pharmaceutical dosage forms such as powders, granules, tablets, oral liquids or injections. When the drug and the appropriate ... Views: 350
Excipients are very important for pharmaceutical preparations. It can be said that without excipients, there will be no pharmaceutical preparations, let alone different pharmaceutical dosage forms such as powders, granules, tablets, oral liquids or injections. When the drug and the appropriate ... Views: 182
What Is Hydrocolloid?
Hydrocolloids are molecules that have a high affinity for water and can form thick gels in water. Hydrocolloids can be derived from various natural sources such as plants (e.g. pectin, guar gum), animals (e.g. gelatin), and microbial sources (e.g. xanthan gum). They can ... Views: 120
In recent years, microneedle patches have emerged as a revolutionary technology in the beauty and skincare industry. These patches are designed to deliver active ingredients directly into the skin, providing targeted treatments for a variety of concerns. One area where microneedle patches have ... Views: 6
Photochromic materials refer to a class of materials that can change color after being excited by a light source. The first successful commercial application of photochromic materials began in the 1960s. Subsequently, a lot of research was done on its mechanism and application. Later on, ... Views: 282
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are a kind of widely used cationic surfactants. They are formed by the substitution of hydrogen atoms of ammonium groups by alkanes or aromatic hydrocarbon groups. The general formula is (R4N+) X-, where R is a hydrocarbon group or a phenyl group, and X- is a ... Views: 239
Introduction
Cosmetic products have become an integral part of our daily lives, enhancing our natural beauty and boosting our self-confidence. Behind every cosmetic product lies a complex formulation consisting of various ingredients. Among these ingredients, flavoring agents, buffers, ... Views: 50
How Do Ion Exchange Resins Work?
Structure
Ion exchange resins are composed of three parts: the insoluble three-dimensional space network polymer skeleton, the ion functional group connected to the skeleton, and the exchangeable ion pore with opposite charges on the functional group.
Polymer ... Views: 149
As Thanksgiving approaches, Alfa Chemistry, an ISO 9001:2015 certified supplier of chemicals and research reagents, is expressing its gratitude by offering customers special deals on its extensive range of products. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, ... Views: 91
On the occasion of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Alfa Chemistry would like to express its sincere gratitude to its global customers. In addition to discounts and exquisite gifts offered to ordering customers, the company also continuously improves its product lines. Fairly recently, Alfa Chemistry ... Views: 187
Earlier this month, the New York-based material supplier, Alfa Chemistry, announced the launch of three new resins for ion exchange chromatography applications, i.e., mixed bed resins, chelating resins, and adsorbent resins, to its customers worldwide, encompassing not only individual scientists ... Views: 175
Cosmetics play a significant role in our daily lives, with millions of people using them to enhance their appearance or maintain their skincare routine. However, the safety of these products should always be a top priority. To ensure the safety and quality of cosmetics, thorough toxicological ... Views: 82
For the modern alternative energy field, qualitatively and quantitatively analyzing metal and heavy metal contaminants in battery components and semiconductor raw materials is of crucial importance. Aiming to play a role in the alternative energy industry, Alfa Chemistry recently demonstrated ... Views: 210
As medicine continues to advance in this new era, drug delivery methods have been revolutionized to enhance patient comfort, improve treatment outcomes and ensure effective delivery of therapeutic compounds. CD Formulation, a leading pharmaceutical research and development company, has recently ... Views: 87
Pharmaceutical formulations consist of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. Appropriate excipient selection is critical to the final quality of pharmaceutical products. When designing pharmaceutical preparations, the choice of excipients should not only consider the dosage ... Views: 98
Every day, we come into contact with a wide variety of detergents commonly used in households, including fabric cleaners, kitchen cleaners, and personal hygiene cleaners. Understanding the different types of detergents and their applications can help us make informed decisions about how we clean ... Views: 136
Every day, we come into contact with a wide variety of detergents commonly used in households, including fabric cleaners, kitchen cleaners, and personal hygiene cleaners. Understanding the different types of detergents and their applications can help us make informed decisions about how we clean ... Views: 142
In the realm of scientific research, the pursuit of excellence is often driven by the quest for innovative solutions and groundbreaking discoveries. Alfa Chemistry, a leading global supplier of research chemicals, has been at the forefront of empowering researchers with the highest quality ... Views: 78
As technology advances, the demand for superior materials that can withstand extreme conditions and deliver exceptional performance continues to grow. Alfa Chemistry, a leading chemical supplier, recently announced the supply of single crystalline and polycrystalline diamonds for researchers who ... Views: 80
In the field of materials science, there are various fascinating areas that have captured the attention of researchers and innovators worldwide. This article aims to shed light on four such intriguing topics: Hydrophobic Polymers, Photochromic Materials, PVC Stabilizers, and Biocompatible ... Views: 109