Green chemistry awards: Engineered enzymes catalyze a new field

Article Abstract:

Chi-Huey Wong wins an award for his research into the use of engineered enzymes in synthetic transformations that are not damaging to the environment.

Achievements and awards, Biological products industry, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, Chi-Huey Wong

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Furniture plant reduces emissions, showcases innovations

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Steelcase Corp.'s new furniture manufacturing plant will decrease the emission of volatile organic compounds while increasing production, versus its current facility.

Furniture & Fixtures, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Pollutants produced & recycled, Furniture, Furniture industry, Environmental policy, Steelcase Inc., SCS

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A new route for endocrine disrupters

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New research shows that endocrine disrupters also increase the production of aromatase, an enzyme that is responsible for converting androgens to estrogens.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Biology, Illustration, Endocrine glands, Endocrine system

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