Chemical Engineering

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7/9/2020

Enzymatic conversion of waste algae into specialty chemicals

Waste algae from municipal wastewater-treatment plants is typically sent to landfills, but a new process offered by Gen3Bio, Inc. (West Lafayette, Ind.; www.gen3bio.com) aims to convert it into specialty»

Producing hydrogen (and more) from biomass

A new electrochemical system that uses biomass-derived lignin to produce hydrogen has been developed by a team from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and»

AUMA PROFOX actuators: Taking valve automation to the next level

AUMA’s new smart PROFOX actuator range provides future-proof valve automation for process applications. Built-in intelligence makes PROFOX equally suited to open-close duty and modulating applications. Adjustable speed ensures fast and precise positioning. Innovative diagnostics and flexible interfaces future-proof PROFOX for IIoT applications. Part-turn, multi-turn and linear actuator versions offer high-performance solutions for gate, butterfly, ball and globe valves. Compact in size, PROFOX actuators fit the tightest spaces. Robust design ensures long life even under the toughest process conditions. PROFOX actuators are also simple and easy to use, with rapid installation and commissioning. Operating costs are low, thanks to high mechanical efficiency and low standby consumption.

Improved catalyst production lowers electrolysis costs

Water electrolysis is widely used for hydrogen production, but there are still high costs associated with manufacturing advanced electrolysis catalysts, which may involve high temperatures and pressures or»

Na-ion battery design eliminates crystal formation

Researchers at Washington State University (Pullman, Wash.; www.wsu.edu) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (Richland, Wash.; www.pnnl.gov) have created a cathode material and electrolyte system for»

Pilot plant produces apatite from mine waste

In a project called ReeMAP, LKAB Minerals AB (Luleå, Sweden; www.lkabminerals.com) is developing technology to recycle mine waste to produce phosphorus mineral fertilizers, rare earth elements (REEs)»

JDA to advance conversion of syngas to ethylene

A recently announced joint development agreement (JDA) between Enerkem Inc. (Montreal, Que.; www.enerkem.com) and NOVA Chemicals (Calgary, Alta.; www.novachem.com) is aimed at developing recycling technology»

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