Probing and Controlling 'Molecular Rattling' May Mean Better Preservatives
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 07:50
in Mathematics & Economics
(PhysOrg.com) -- For centuries, people have preserved fruit by mixing it with sugar, making thick jams that last for months without spoiling. Now scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have discovered* a fundamental property of mixture behavior that might help extend the life of many things including vaccines, food and library books—and save money while doing it.