Articles related to "Phenols"



How a Bio-oxidation Plant Works
Bio-oxidation treatment is a final step in cleaning excess process water or waste ammonia liquor that originates from coke oven gas produced during the coking process. In this process, phenol and thiocyanate are "eaten" (oxidized to carbon dioxide and water) by bacteria at a bio-oxidation plant. The treated water can then be sent to a sewage treatment plant where the remaining ammonia is "eaten" by yet another strain of bacteria and made safe to discharge into a river.

Softwood Shavings Can Harm Rabbits!
Softwood shavings, commonly marketed as litter for rabbits, is NOT safe for them! Learn why to avoid these products.
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Making Use of Sawdust
In areas where it is readily available, sawdust makes good organic material for your garden, but you need to learn how to prepare it to eliminate the poisonous ingredients. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
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MRSA and the Community
MRSA, coined a superbug by the media, was until recently considered a hospital infection control concern but has now made its way into the community.
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Joseph Lister, Antiseptic Surgery and Antisepsis
Prevention and control of surgical infectious diseases with antiseptics is a direct result of Dr. Joseph Lister seeing the importance of killing microbes with chemicals.
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Cranberry Juice Kills Bacteria
Cranberry juice has long been known to prevent urinary tract infections. Now it is also proving effective against foodborne pathogens.
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10 Ways To Heal Chapped Lips
The irritation of chapped lips often escalates from a small cosmetic issue into a persistant painful condition, sending one on the endless pursuit of soothing comfort.
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The Chemistry of Essential Oils
An essential oil contains many chemical components which makes the oil of aromatic therapeutic value; learn the simple science and chemistry of essential oils.
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Lochindaal Whisky
Trust the innovators at Islay's Bruichladdich Distillery to honor tradition, while heralding the exciting future of premium malt whisky.
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Sterility, A Germ-Free or Germ-Dead Condition
Microbiologically speaking, neither the world nor people are "sterile". Understanding the meaning of sterile is important and helpful for safety and health.
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Allelopathic Plants: Lone Killers
Some plants just can't get along with other plants. In fact, they might just be out to kill their neighbors.
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Don't Waste Those Leaves!
Piles of valuable nutrients rain onto our yards and gardens each fall. Here's how to make the most of fallen leaves.
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Essential Oils versus MRSA
MRSA and mutant strains have doctors worried about the latest drug-resistant superbugs. But unlike drugs, essential oils remain effective against viruses and bacteria.
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The Perfect Rat Cage
A good cage should not only provide enough space, but also climbing and hiding spaces. Since rats are prone to respiratory infections choose materials with care.
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Sun Damage and Skin Pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation, dark skin spots, is usually a benign (harmless) cosmetic concern. There are an array of choices to try to recreate the clear even tones of childhood.
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Paul Ehrlich, Chemotherapy of Infectious Disease
Microbiologists first showed that specific bacteria cause specific diseases. Knowing what killed someone, did not cure them. That was next step. Dr. Paul Ehrlich took it!
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Cat-Friendly Cleaning Products and Solutions
There are many non-toxic, environmentally friendly solutions for general house cleaning, removing stains and odours, and eliminating household and garden pests.
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Essential Oils Are Volatile
What does it mean when we say that aromatherapy oils are "volatile"? How does the volatile chemistry of essential oils affect their therapeutic properties?
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Holiday Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Cranberries are rich in antioxidants, compounds that have been found to fight many types of cancers and Alzheimer's disease.
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Pet Poisoning
As Spring rolls in, out roll the cleaners. Some cleaners, however, are toxic to small animals and can cause harm. Homemade cleaners can work just as well
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The History of Polystyrene
The story of expanded polystyrene, a material that is used for packaging but also in CD cases and plastic model kits.
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The Try Anything Department
Do alternative treatments such as prolotherapy really help head pain or are they rip-offs?
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A Comparison of Litter Types
A comparison of virtually every type of litter available to rabbits with pros on cons of each.
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Natural Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering is a human-invented technique, right? Wrong. A simple garden bacteria, Agrobacteria first came up with the idea to make genetically modified foods.
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Natural Lip Balm Secrets
Lip balm may seem an innocuous habit, but most balm - even medicated lip balm - contains ingredients that dry lips and can create lip balm addiction without moisturizing.
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Anti-Aging Nutrition
The best anti-aging regimen begins with the food we eat. From berries to garlic, certain foods fight aging related illnesses while adding other health benefits.
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Cleaning with Vinegar
All-purpose cleaners are full of toxic chemicals. Vinegar, believe it or not, cleans just as well - without all the toxins - and costs a fraction of the price.
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Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a general term applied to acute or chronic inflammatory reaction to substances that come in contact with the skin.
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Naming Alkane Alcohols
Ranging from the ever popular ethanol to the sterols, alcohols are a diverse class of organic compounds. Alcohols contain one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups.
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Strawberry Shortcake with a Twist
Make this dessert with a buttery shortbread base instead of cake. Made with fresh strawberries and cream topping, don't expect any leftovers.
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Thanksgiving and Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is beginning to peek out from behind the can and find itself in the role of versatile taste bud tingler.
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The Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This mono unsaturated fat is a staple in the Mediterranean diet and is testament to low incidence of heart disease. But what exactly are its health benefits?
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The Health Benefits of Olive Oil
A recent study points to the role of olive oil in the prevention of oxidative DNA damage.
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The Properties of Essential Oils
Essential oils used in aromatherapy are a complex make-up of many chemicals. However, all essential oils do share common beneficial properties.
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Thyme Essential Oil
There are two main varieties of Thyme essential oil which are used in aromatherapy - sweet thyme and red thyme; each thyme oil has different properties and uses.
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Chocolate II: The Recipes!
Well, you've waited long enough. Lets get right to the recipes.
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Chocolate II: The Recipes!
Well, you've waited long enough. Lets get right to the recipes.
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Martha StewRat Holiday Crafts!
Cedar shavings can be A GOOD THING. As long as they aren't anywhere near your rat. So you didn't know and you bought a bag. Here's what to do with it.
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Phytochemicals for Cancer Prevention
Phytochemicals are plant chemicals that are not nutrients but have been shown to be active in prevention of diseases. This article focuses on their roles in cancer prevention.
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Beer Tasting Jargon
Did you ever want to sound as pretentious as some wine drinkers as you sip your favorite beers? Here's a list of words and terms to help you achieve your goal.
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Cranberry Nut Bread Recipe
Moist cranberry nut bread recipe with fresh Ocean Spray cranberries & walnuts. Mini cranberry nut breads make great Christmas hostess gifts. Easy Recipe!
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Face Lifts at Age 50 and Older
Facial rejuvenation techniques run the gamut from "lunch time" lifts to complete surgical repositioning of the facial muscles. Results and costs vary with procedures.
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Green Cleaning Activities for the Young Child
Cleaning up activities at home are not only fun for the young child. They are also excellent opportunities to develop green cleaning habits for life.
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Healthy Christmas Dinner Ingredients
Like all foods, every ingredient used in Christmas dinner has its own wealth of nutrients. So here's why you may want to eat them throughout the year as well.
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Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis accounts for more than 80% of all occupational skin disorders, though it can occur in anyone exposed to irritant substances.
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Is Manuka Honey Safe?
Manuka honey has been used for years with no known ill effects. Recent identification of its active ingredient, however, has caused concern for some people.
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Medicinal Pansies
Variously known as Johnny-jump-ups, heartsease, bird's eyes, wild pansies, or love-in-idleness, these small, hardy flowers have a solid reputation in herbal medicine.
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Treatment of Pruritus Ani
Treatment of pruritus ani involves diagnosing and eliminating the exact cause of the perianal itching.
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Cranberry Nut Couscous Salad
Delicious, nutritious food does not have to be complicated or difficult to prepare. Create a tasty, healthy and colorful salad using five simple ingredients.
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Definition of a Green Home!
A description of the Green Home and why it is important to consider going Green when you build. Lists several of the hazardous materials in a conventional home when deciding to build, remodel or rennovate.
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