Natural petroleum gave most of the lubricating oil used, but hydrogenation processes provided almost the whole of the high-grade aviation spirit. The synthetic processes were much more costly than ...

Can the natural ability of microorganisms to degrade ... Marine microorganisms make a meal of oil. Nature Rev. Microbiol. 4, 173–182 (2006).

Cedarwood oil is gaining popularity as an ingredient in both cosmetics and natural medicine. Discover its benefits and how to make the most of its properties. Cedarwood oil is a fascinating natural ...