Drying of plastic resin can be a key step in the injection molding process, since too much moisture can cause a number of processing problems. Most polymers exhibit at least some level of polarity and ...

In a number of pharmaceutical processes, one of the key stages is the partial or complete removal of a solvent, or solvents, from an intermediate or product. The drying process needed can happen in a ...

Germany, Bavaria, Munich, Scientist researching lyophilisation of proteins in laboratory Freeze drying has found many applications in the production of sensitive and high-value food, drink and ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Question: How much does lumber shrink in drying? We process red oak and yellow poplar mainly. ...