Cybersecurity Strategies for Every OT Mindset
Whether cautious or cutting-edge, operational technology (OT) teams need a balanced approach to cybersecurity —…
Cover Story
Cybersecurity Implications of IT and OT Convergence
As the “Industry 4.0” revolution progresses, the convergence of IT systems with OT systems presents…
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High-Purity Processing Demands Contamination Control and Containment
Advanced technologies help pharmaceutical and semiconductor producers achieve excellence Chemical processors are under increased pressure…
Chementator
First open process automation (OPA) control system at a commercial manufacturing facility
An ExxonMobil Corp. (Spring, Tex.; www.exxonmobil.com) adhesive-resin finishing facility in Baton Rouge, La. has become…
Aerogel insulation
A pilot plant intended to manufacture silica aerogel products for different applications, including spray insulation,…
Expanded database tool for olivine samples
Olivine, a magnesium-iron silicate mineral, is common in the earth’s subsurface, and can sometimes contain…
Algae-based wastewater treatment with lower energy consumption
Algae show promise for removing nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater due to their…
Recycling fiber-reinforced polymers with oxygen-free static thermolysis
A new thermolysis technology developed by Composite Recycling (Ecublens, Switzerland; www.composite-recycling.ch) breaks down fiber-reinforced polymers…
New screening method reveals microbial enzymes for breaking down PET
Breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into its constituent monomers under mild conditions is a key…
Plasma plays a part in cleaner ammonia production
Despite the abundance of nitrogen and hydrogen, industrial ammonia synthesis remains an energy-intensive process. Electrochemical…
UV-sterilized bioreactor could reduce costs for bioproducts
Capital intensity is among the current constraints on industrial-scale fermentation, because the hardware for steam…
Efficient cavitation-based method for challenging oil separations
Many separation processes depend on chemical or thermal principles, such as solvent extraction or distillation,…
Business News
Business News: March 2025
Plant Watch LG Chem set to commence production of bio-based acrylic acid February 13, 2025…
Technical & Practical
Feature Report
A Guide to Biological Air Scrubbers
Biological air-cleaning systems are an effective alternative to filtration and activated carbon in many industrial…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Mass Transfer: Absorption and Stripping
Absorption and stripping are important mass-transfer operations within the chemical process industries (CPI). This one-page…
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Focus on: Performance Materials
These powders are designed for thermal spray applications This company’s WallCarb™ HVOF (high-velocity oxygen fuel)…
New Products
A new motor designed with sanitary processing in mind
Launched at the International Production & Processing Expo 2025, Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ motor (photo)…
Use these gas regulators in ultra-low-emissions applications
Type CG330 and CG340 gas regulators (photo) are specifically engineered to address the growing demand…
A rugged ammonia analyzer for outdoor installation
The NH6000sc online ammonia analyzer (photo) is designed for installation in wastewater applications in outdoor…
PFAS-free membrane introduced for water-treatment needs
At Aquatech Amsterdam 2025, this company is launching the new Mytex H5L ultrafiltration (UF) membrane…
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Show Preview: Interphex
Interphex 2025 (www.interphex.com) is taking place April 1–3 at the Javits Center in New York…
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Executive Insights
Executive Insights: Wacker Chemical Corporation
In this exclusive interview, Christoph Kowitz, president and CEO of Wacker Chemical Corporation, offers his…