Chemical Recycling is Essential for Plastics Circularity, but Faces Challenges
Environmental imperatives drive the development of technologies for the chemical recycling of plastic waste, but…
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Commentary
Innovations in ‘green’ chemistry
Striving to make products and processes safer, more efficient, more sustainable, more economical and more…
In The News
Business News: November 2024
Plant Watch BASF completes superabsorbent polymers expansion project in Texas October 16, 2024 — BASF…
Chementator
Chementator Briefs - Technology News for Nov. 2024
Electrifying industrial heat Calectra (Oakland, Calif.; www.calectra.com) has received $1.6 million in pre-seed funding and…
New method lowers energy required for production of cellulose nanofibers
Because of their excellent mechanical properties, light weight and biodegradability, cellulose nanofibers (CNF) are attractive…
Destroy PFAS while also producing syngas
The destruction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) presents unique issues in wastewater treatment, as…
A non-toxic co-solvent makes batteries safer and more efficient
The solvent N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) has been used to coat anodes and cathodes in lithium-ion batteries,…
A nearly universal electrolyte chemistry for safer, longer-lasting batteries
The electrolytes used in nearly all lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries are carbonate-based, which makes them…
Process for electrolytically converting CO2 to carbon materials to be scaled up
With a recent round of investment funding, UP Catalyst (Tallinn, Estonia; www.upcatalyst.com) plans to build…
"Frugal" method adsorbs and destroys PFAS with photocatalyst
Removing per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) from surface and groundwater has become an environmental and…
A low-cost method for bio-based production of acrylic acid
Acrylic acid, a commodity chemical used widely in superabsorbent polymers, paints, coatings, adhesives and more,…
Technical & Practical
Coriolis Flowmeters: Insights for Selection and Upgrade
Coriolis mass flowmeters are available with a range of body styles and transmitters, enabling significant…
Feature Report
Selecting Valves for Hydrogen Service
With hydrogen’s evolution into an alternative fuel requiring precise production and storage, selecting the right…
Rotary Valves Can Prevent Stem Seal Woes
Consider the potential for stem seal leakage when selecting a valve Experienced process control engineers…
Investigating Decarbonization Strategies for Steam-Cracker Furnaces
Significant sustainability benefits can be gained through optimization in steam-cracking furnaces. The study detailed here…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Milling for Particle Size Control
Milling is commonly used for particle-size reduction and control of particle-size distribution (PSD) for crystalline…
Equipment & Services
Applied Technologies
AI-Powered Search Improves Knowledge Transfer at Agricultural Chemicals Site
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based search tool allowed workers to quickly mine historical data to improve…
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Focus on Analyzers
A handheld Raman device for material identification This company’s handheld 1,064-nm Raman Progeny analyzer (photo)…
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Show Preview: Valve World Conference & Expo
The Valve World Conference & Expo (www.valveworldexpo.com) is being held December 3–5 in Düsseldorf, Germany.…