Along the historic shores of Naples, Florida, the iconic Naples Pier has stood as a symbol of community and commerce since 1888. For generations, this landmark served as a vital gathering place, but in September 2022, tragedy struck when Hurricane Ian catastrophically battered the coast. The storm tore away roughly 140' (ft) of the pier's end section and obliterated more than 30 crucial structural pilings, leaving the entire structure compromised. Engineers determined that a full replacement w ... Read more
GROUP Bubble Chemistry
Editor: Allison Braswell
Have you ever wondered what causes soap to foam up in your hands when you wash them? You can look to alkoxylation--a chemical process that creates surfactants, or substances that reduce surface tension of liquid in products like shampoos, toothpastes, and detergents. Stepan Company is a global manufacturer of surfactants, and they are working on branching out their alkoxylation capabilities even further in the U.S. Gulf Coast. The compa ... Read more
