This release is available in Spanish. Biocides turn out to be less toxic for the environment if they are subjected to microencapsulation, due to the fact that this process forms shell(s) for the ...

Biocides protect products and their users from microbial attack, but changes in how products are made have reduced biocides’ effectiveness. Because manufacturers have shifted from solvent-thinned to ...

A recent review in the journal Sustainable Microbiology discusses how the use of biocides can promote well-being - but must only be used when there are clear benefits. Biocide use should be restricted ...