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April 2015
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Cybersecurity: Aligning priorities
Recently, a research report titled “Intelligence Driven Cyber Defense,” was…
Column Revamps: From Outside to Inside
Some of the many things to consider for the complex…
New Frontiers in Metals Recycling
Precious and rare-earth metals are used in countless consumer products,…
The Changing Face of Gas Analysis
Calibration-free, modular and automated gas analyzers offer benefits to the…April Chementator Briefs
Nanocellulose pilot Sappi Ltd. (Johannesburg; South Africa; www.sappi.com) will build… A patented process makes stabilized proteins
XstalBio Ltd. (Glasgow, U.K.; www.xstalbio.com) has recently been issued a… 
End-to-end demonstration of CO2-to-ethanol process achieved
Joule Unlimited (Bedford, Mass.; www.jouleunlimited.com) announced recently that it has…MOF material improves CO2-capture effectiveness
Industrial CO2 capture is currently done by absorption in liquid… Lignin to adipic acid
A new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL;… 
Biomass pretreatment approach can reduce enzyme requirements
Biomass is a recalcitrant, heterogeneous matrix of cellulose, hemicellulose and…A new primary aluminum-production process to be piloted
Last month, Hydro ASA (www.hydro.com) entered into a contract with… Making bio-based PET monomer from furfural
The research group of Yuya Tachibana at Gunma University (Gunma,… 
Making fuels from almost any organic material
Adgex Ltd. (Sydney, Australia; www.adgex.com) is marketing a plant, tradenamed…Modified MOFs could cut carbon-capture costs in half
Chemists from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley; www.berkeley.edu)… Scaleup for an alternative route to PC monomer
Earlier this year, Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp. (Tokyo, Japan; www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/chemicals)… Commercial-scale production for bio-based levulinic acid
This summer, GFBiochemicals Green Future S.r.l. (Milan, Italy; www.gfbiochemicals.com) will… BUSINESS NEWSPerstorp starts up plasticizer plant extension in Sweden; and more latest news
Plant Watch Arkema to expand production of PEKK specialty polymer… TECHNICAL & PRACTICALFEATURE REPORT
Wastewater Sludge Centrifugation Before Drying
The decanter centrifuge is an important piece of equipment for…
Vacuum Drying: Basics and Application
Vacuum drying can be a useful tool for solid products…
Facts at your Fingertips: Industrial Microorganisms
Evidence for human use of microorganisms in the production of…
Technology Profile: Onsite Enzyme Production
Enzymes are proteins synthesized in living cells that act as…
Increase Profits in Size-Reduction Plants
Material- and energy-balance models can help to identify potential opportunities…
A Primer on Rectangular Tanks
This type of tank is often preferred to cylindrical tanks…
Compressors, Fans and Blowers
This cooling fan is rated for use in explosive environments…The introduction of a new vibration analyzer
VibXpert Ultra is a new generation four-channel FFT (fast Fourier… 
Integrated blowers save time and money
These new compact rotary blowers are supplied connection-ready with integrated…
This disperser re-suspends densely packed, layered materials
This company’s bowtie dispersers are designed for mixing heavy pastes…
Online boiler cleaning with this shock-pulse machine
The Shock Pulse Generator automatically generates shock pulses, providing continuous…
This glass flowmeter now has a 4–20-mA output option
With the new option “WIM”, a 4–20-mA electrical output signal…
Isolate dust explosions with this updated line of equipment
The Exkop combustible-dust-explosion isolation system provides safe and economic explosion,…
Datasheet-management platform with GHS-specific enhancements
Online-SDS 9.0 is the newest available version of this company’s…
These membrane modules now boast a larger area
This manufacturer has increased the membrane area of its Bio-Cel…
A new silicone resin for water-repellent wood coatings
Presented at the European Coatings Show (Nuremberg, Germany; April 21–23),…
A programmable module enables pre-configured pump parameters
The Intelligent Metering Pump incorporates an Electronic Programming Module (EPM)…
A mobile app for catalyst recommendations
This company has launched its Catalytic Reaction Guide (CRG) as…
This pelletizer incorporates a number of features
The Primo 200E is said to be particularly well-suited for…
Gas analysis in natural gas and biogas plants
Inca is a modular device platform for multicomponent gas analysis…
A new level sensor in a hygienic design
For sanitary applications, this manufacturer has developed a magnetostrictive level…
A large-capacity sunshade for shielding multiple instruments
The CubeShade is a large, cube-shaped sunshade for process instrumentation…
A leak-tight barb fitting for handling liquids and gases
The patent-pending Easy Port Capped Barb Fitting is a sampling…
Cybersecurity: Aligning prioritiesRecently, a research report titled “Intelligence Driven Cyber Defense,” was…
Column Revamps: From Outside to InsideSome of the many things to consider for the complex…
New Frontiers in Metals RecyclingPrecious and rare-earth metals are used in countless consumer products,…
The Changing Face of Gas AnalysisCalibration-free, modular and automated gas analyzers offer benefits to the…
Nanocellulose pilot Sappi Ltd. (Johannesburg; South Africa; www.sappi.com) will build…
XstalBio Ltd. (Glasgow, U.K.; www.xstalbio.com) has recently been issued a…
End-to-end demonstration of CO2-to-ethanol process achievedJoule Unlimited (Bedford, Mass.; www.jouleunlimited.com) announced recently that it has…
Industrial CO2 capture is currently done by absorption in liquid…
A new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL;…
Biomass pretreatment approach can reduce enzyme requirementsBiomass is a recalcitrant, heterogeneous matrix of cellulose, hemicellulose and…
Last month, Hydro ASA (www.hydro.com) entered into a contract with…
The research group of Yuya Tachibana at Gunma University (Gunma,…
Making fuels from almost any organic materialAdgex Ltd. (Sydney, Australia; www.adgex.com) is marketing a plant, tradenamed…
Chemists from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley; www.berkeley.edu)…
Earlier this year, Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp. (Tokyo, Japan; www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/chemicals)…
This summer, GFBiochemicals Green Future S.r.l. (Milan, Italy; www.gfbiochemicals.com) will…
Plant Watch Arkema to expand production of PEKK specialty polymer…
Wastewater Sludge Centrifugation Before DryingThe decanter centrifuge is an important piece of equipment for…
Vacuum Drying: Basics and ApplicationVacuum drying can be a useful tool for solid products…
Facts at your Fingertips: Industrial MicroorganismsEvidence for human use of microorganisms in the production of…
Technology Profile: Onsite Enzyme ProductionEnzymes are proteins synthesized in living cells that act as…
Increase Profits in Size-Reduction PlantsMaterial- and energy-balance models can help to identify potential opportunities…
A Primer on Rectangular TanksThis type of tank is often preferred to cylindrical tanks…
Compressors, Fans and BlowersThis cooling fan is rated for use in explosive environments…
VibXpert Ultra is a new generation four-channel FFT (fast Fourier…
Integrated blowers save time and moneyThese new compact rotary blowers are supplied connection-ready with integrated…
This disperser re-suspends densely packed, layered materialsThis company’s bowtie dispersers are designed for mixing heavy pastes…
Online boiler cleaning with this shock-pulse machineThe Shock Pulse Generator automatically generates shock pulses, providing continuous…
This glass flowmeter now has a 4–20-mA output optionWith the new option “WIM”, a 4–20-mA electrical output signal…
Isolate dust explosions with this updated line of equipmentThe Exkop combustible-dust-explosion isolation system provides safe and economic explosion,…
Datasheet-management platform with GHS-specific enhancementsOnline-SDS 9.0 is the newest available version of this company’s…
These membrane modules now boast a larger areaThis manufacturer has increased the membrane area of its Bio-Cel…
A new silicone resin for water-repellent wood coatingsPresented at the European Coatings Show (Nuremberg, Germany; April 21–23),…
A programmable module enables pre-configured pump parametersThe Intelligent Metering Pump incorporates an Electronic Programming Module (EPM)…
A mobile app for catalyst recommendationsThis company has launched its Catalytic Reaction Guide (CRG) as…
This pelletizer incorporates a number of featuresThe Primo 200E is said to be particularly well-suited for…
Gas analysis in natural gas and biogas plantsInca is a modular device platform for multicomponent gas analysis…
A new level sensor in a hygienic designFor sanitary applications, this manufacturer has developed a magnetostrictive level…
A large-capacity sunshade for shielding multiple instrumentsThe CubeShade is a large, cube-shaped sunshade for process instrumentation…
A leak-tight barb fitting for handling liquids and gasesThe patent-pending Easy Port Capped Barb Fitting is a sampling…
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