NaBH4 Blog Series, Blog #2: SBH in the Textile Industry Vat dyeing holds a pivotal place in the textile industry, celebrated for its unparalleled ability to impart vibrant, long-lasting colors to fabric, particularly cotton. This age-old technique involves the use of insoluble vat dyes, which are chemically reduced into their...

Cost Effective Phosphine Enabling a Wide Range of Synthesis CYTOP® 330 (tri-n-propylphosphine) (Strem Catalog # 15-7610) is a trialkylphosphine similar in size and basicity to triethylphosphine, at a much-improved price point and ready for commercial scales. While it might not have the same level of fame as its counterparts, triethyl...

Low melting, volatile platinum complex used in the preperation of ultra thin filmsThe extremely versatile platinum precursor 78-1350is available from the Strem Catalog. This low melting (30-31oC) off white solid with high volatility (subl. 23°C/0.053mm) is widely used in CVD and ALD applications due, in part, to its simplicity of...

In the quest to banish the dreaded "light-struck" flavor from our beloved brews, the journey of light-stable hops has been nothing short of a scientific saga. It's a tale of discovery, innovation, and the pivotal role of a chemical hero: sodium borohydride. Let's dive deeper into this intriguing narrative and...

In the realm of soap and detergent manufacturing, achieving high purity and quality standards is a significant challenge due to the presence of trace impurities that can affect the final product's color, odor, and overall efficacy. Traditional purification methods often fall short in effectively removing these contaminants. However, the introduction...

When you think about perms, various images may come to mind; maybe the hair styles of the 80’s, or Carrie Bradshaw’s infamous curls. Perms are a popular cosmetic treatment that transforms straight hair into curls or waves. This transformation relies on breaking and reforming the disulfide bonds in keratin, the...