Tannic acid, commonly used in medicine or the technical and food industry, may soon help make electronic components and adhesives more durable and better for the environment.
Martin Grolms
Martin is expert in the fields of mobility, innovation, and energy. He studied mechanical engineering as well as communication science and has 15 years of experience in public relations as well as writing technical articles for newspapers and trade press.
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