Selecting Blue-Ammonia Technologies
Ammonia manufacturing with carbon capture (blue ammonia) has emerged as the most practical near-term option…
Cover Story
Commentary
CPI support for data center expansion
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) technologies has presented the chemical…
In The News
Newsfronts
Smart Technologies for CPI Flow-Measurement Challenges
Diagnostics, self-monitoring and digital communication detect flowmeter issues, provide insight Accurate flow measurement is the…
Chementator
Subsurface synthesis could unlock a new source of ammonia
The search for a new ammonia-synthesis method has now driven research and development work underground,…
Membrane-free electrochemical water-treatment method also generates power
Electrochemical water-treatment technologies facilitate the adsorption of ions, effectively removing contaminants such as calcium, magnesium,…
Process achieves high yield and selectivity for converting polystyrene to toluene
Polystyrene (PS) is among the more difficult-to-recycle fractions of plastic waste, but could be a…
Quantum chemistry helps uncover path to safer ozone-based water disinfection
Ozone is seen an a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to chlorine for water…
New transparent insulator material could improve heat efficiency of buildings
Buildings lose considerable heating and cooling energy through their windows, so window coatings with low…
A water-durable construction material that also sequesters CO2
A new structural material builds upon the promise of enzyme-enhanced CO2 mineralization to overcome decarbonization…
Novel nanobubble generator enters commercial service at Saudi Aramco site
In late December 2025, a system that uses electric fields — rather than mechanical means…
Novel gasification scheme piloted for recycling of absorbent hygiene products
Post-consumer absorbent hygiene products (AHPs), such as infant diapers, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence…
Business News
Business News: February 2026
Plant Watch Solstice announces manufacturing expansions in Germany and the U.S. January 15, 2026 —…
Technical & Practical
Feature Report
Troubleshooting an Ethanol Distillation Facility
The troubleshooting methods described here can help engineers to understand operational realities when “running blind”…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Discharging Solids from Bins and Hoppers
The chemical and physical properties of some solid materials render them prone to restricted flow…
Environmental Manager
The Future Role of AI in CPI Compliance
Compliance in the chemical process industry (CPI) has become an increasingly complex endeavor, but artificial…
Equipment & Services
Applied Technologies
Improving PFAS Remediation Performance
A PFAS-remediation project using sustainably manufactured granulated activated carbon for drinking water demonstrates how PFAS…
Focus
Focus On: Motors and Drives
Variable-frequency drives designed for ease-of-use The EZ VFD® family of variable-frequency drives (photo) for¼- to…
New Products
Enhanced automatic loading and unloading systems for freeze dryers
When loading a freeze dryer, human intervention increases the risk of contamination by the operator…
New engineering plastics and finishing capabilities help maintain production continuity
DuraKor is a high-performance engineering plastic mechanically similar to polypropylene, and superior for applications where…
This claw vacuum pump comes with an ultra-high-efficiency permanent magnet motor
The new MINK MV 0360 A ECOTORQUE is an intelligent and energy-efficient addition to the…
Avoid misfills with inline sound-velocity measurement of incoming liquids
A single misfill can contaminate inventory, halt transfers, and lead to safety and environmental incidents.…
New device bridges traditional radio communication and mobile networks
IS380.1 is a 4G radio device that runs on this company's IS-OS 16 operating system…
Cutting-edge cell-testing platform analyzes battery cell health 19x faster than traditional methods
AccelaGrade™ is a new quality-control solution for lithium-ion battery remanufacturers. AccelaGrade represents a step-change advance…
Carbon-steel pipe fittings designed for rapid installation in a wide range of applications
This company has added a number of new sizes and configuration to its BenchPress and…
A new PFAS-free polyamide offers low-friction and high-load performance
A new PFAS-free polyamide (PA) has been engineered specifically for demanding low-friction applications. For decades,…
Integrated enterprise-asset management enables end-to-end visibility and more sustainable reporting
The Ellipse Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform has been refreshed with integration with Microsoft technologies,…
Treatment system for produced water reuse
This company recently launched QureFlow Max, the largest and highest-capacity system within QureFlowTM platform. The…
Waterborne coating offers low certified thickness and up to two hours of fire protection
Steelguard 652 is a high-performance, water-based intumescent fire protection coating designed specifically for interior general-purpose…
This dual-shaft mixer can achieve high-speed dispersion and agitation
The CDA-200 Dual Shaft Mixer is a versatile and cost-effective solution for processing formulations that…
This CO2 sensor is designed for long-term stability and streamlined calibration
The SCD52 is a highly stable CO2 sensor designed to address an increasingly relevant challenge…
This portable air compressor features high throughput and motor efficiency
The X-Air⁺ 800-20 is the latest addition to the DrillAir family of portable air compressors.…
This Ethernet/IP flowmeter is designed for bioprocessing applications
This company's BCU Series is a new, non-invasive clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter with EtherNet/IP™ that…
Spill-containment trays for hazardous materials
This company’s spill-containment trays are designed to catch material drips and spills, thus enhancing workplace…
A redesigned mobile app for SCADA allows more actions in the field
This company has redesigned the mobile app for its DeltaV software-as-a-service (SaaS) supervisory control and…
A durable, high-performance polycarbonate enclosure solution
PolyStar® White Series is a new line of enclosures designed for superior durability and versatility…
This unidirectional tape helps support all-thermoplastic hydrogen pressure vessels
This company is launching a new high-performance thermoplastic unidirectional (UD) tape for high-pressure all-thermoplastic hydrogen…
High-capacity pastillation system for fertilizer solidification and more
The latest addition to the Rotoform flagship chemical-solidification technology range is the Rotoform XG, a…