This acid liquor is the pyroligneous acid. It is really an impure vinegar, from which acetic acid can be obtained, and the method employed is as follows: The pyroligneous acid freed from the tar ...

These newly boosted bacteria produce acetic acid, essentially vinegar, from CO2, water and light. They have an efficiency of around 80%, which is four times the level of commercial solar panels ...

In theory, the acetic acid in vinegar disrupts the growth of mildew to some extent, acting as a natural alternative to commercial fungicides. Keep in mind, though, that vinegar is not a one-stop ...