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Impregnating Plastics with Carbon Dioxide

Posted January 03, 2011 10:19 AM

From EurekAlert! - Breaking News:

Everyone has heard that carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming. But the gas also has some positive characteristics. Researchers are now impregnating plastics with compressed CO2 in a process that could lead to new applications ranging from colored contact lenses to bacteria-resistant door handles.

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Re: Impregnating Plastics with Carbon Dioxide

01/03/2011 11:58 AM

"Everyone has heard the myth that carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming."

There, fixed that for you.

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01/03/2011 12:34 PM

"Everyone has heard the myth the speculation that carbon dioxide is may be responsible for global warming."

There, all fixed. You both had a little bias sticking up in the front there.

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01/04/2011 9:00 AM

I hear plants like carbon dioxide as well

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01/04/2011 10:15 AM

And the oceans?

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