Ivy Nanoparticles Proposed As Organic Alternative To TiO2 In Sunscreens
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Isolated organic nanoparticles from English ivy (Hedera helix) offer performance advantages and a superior safety profile compared with nano-sized titanium dioxide, researchers say
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