Universidad de La Rioja

Occurrence and Detection Profiles of Technology-Critical Elements (Ga, Ge, Nb, Ta and W) in Wild Mushrooms from Leicester and Leicestershire, UK

Technology-critical elements are increasingly used in electronics, renewable-energy systems, high-performance alloys and other strategic technologies, yet their occurrence in wild fungi remains poorly characterised. This study evaluated gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge), niobium (Nb),...

Migration of non-intentionally added substances from thermoplastic polyurethane hydration packs under realistic and repeated-use conditions

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) hydration packs are widely used for fluid storage in demanding scenarios such as outdoor endurance sports and military operations, where repeated use and prolonged contact with water are common. However, limited information is available on the che...