Waste-to-Feedstock Scaling and Integration Challenges
Utilizing waste plastics as feedstocks in circular processes requires a systems-based approach. Presented here are…
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Vendor and supplier trust is indispensable amidst volatility
Last month, members of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA; Arlington, Va.; www.socma.org)…
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Robust Pumps Provide Greater Reliability
New pump designs and smart technologies ensure long-term performance in chemical process applications Chemical processes…
Chementator
Pilot project paves the way for super-efficient ammonia cracking
Ammonia cracking, decomposing ammonia into its constituent nitrogen and hydrogen molecules, is gaining traction as…
Ionic liquids unlock specialized metal-oxide morphologies
Nanomox (London, U.K.; www.nanomox.net) has invented a synthesis platform for metal oxides where multifunctional ionic…
Nanostructured sorbent and electro-resistive heating lower costs for DAC system
Minimizing cost is the key parameter for the viability of direct-air-capture (DAC) systems that remove…
Induction-activated catalysis electrifies the production of olefins from plastic waste
A new approach to advanced recycling combines heterogeneous catalysis with electromagnetic induction, enabling the conversion…
A hydrogen plant in Iceland will couple geothermal energy and solid-oxide electrolysis
A new demonstration facility in northern Iceland will integrate geothermal energy with a solid-oxide electrolyzer…
Thermally switchable solvents allow selective extraction of lithium from brine mixtures
Extracting lithium from currently underutilized brines, such as geothermal and oilfield brines, will be necessary…
Improved recycling process for PGMs in electrolyzers and fuel cells preserves fluorinated-membrane materials for recovery
Current recycling methods for recovering platinum-group metals (PGMs) from catalyst-coated membranes (CCMs) used in proton-exchange…
Plasmon-assisted electrochemistry allows a greener approach to olefin epoxidation
Olefin epoxidation is an important reaction for making a range of industrial intermediates in processes…
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Business News: April 2026
Plant Watch Indorama Ventures to establish one of Africa’s largest recycling facilities for PET March…
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Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Biocompatible materials
Biocompatible materials are designed and engineered to be introduced into the human body, either temporarily…
Solids Processing
The Role of Flowability in Powder and Bulk-Solids Safety
Flow behavior of solid materials can have a significant impact on safety. These case studies…
Environmental Manager
What HAZOP Information Really Represents — and How It Should Be Managed
HAZOP data management should be treated as a systemic process-safety issue, as it can be…
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Focus On: Software
Updated mobile app allows more from SCADA software This company redesigned the mobile app for…
New Products
New vial and container inspection platform combines visual analysis and leak detection
The AIM9 inspection platform combines visual inspection and leak detection with outputs of up to…
Avoid siloed systems and security concerns with this new supply-chain management platform
Loftware Connect is a new platform that redefines how organizations manage product identification across global…
A fast-acting rotary batch mixer for abrasive materials
A new GB-35-ARL rotary batch mixer for glass mix/cullet, sand, ceramics, refractories, aggregates and other…
These pumps are hermetically sealed to ensure no leakage of hazardous liquids or gases
The NEMO MY magnetically coupled pump is a hermetically sealed model designed for applications that…
ANSI dimensional pumps engineered for the most extreme chemical applications
An expansion of the ULTRAChem® line, the UCR and UCP series of centrifugal mag-drive pumps…
All-in-one steam manifolds for food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing
This company's pre-packaged steam manifolds are easily installable and include filters coupled with a housing,…
This lump breaker is now available in a gas-tight version
The Nibbler GNB lump breaker is now available in a gas-tight model. Devised to allow…
A tribological PEEK material for slide bearings in challenging applications
This company has launched a new tribological material, designed especially for use in slide bearings…
These ultrafiltration modules are equipped with an integrated pre-filter
New Inge ultrafiltration modules feature an integrated pre-filter (iP-F). Where conventional ultrafiltration plant processes require…
A fully integrated gas-analyzer platform for CCUS applications
This company has launched its first fully integrated gas analyzer package for carbon capture, utilization…
New dry-screw vacuum pumps designed for massive flowrates
The DHS 3000 VSD+ dry-screw vacuum pump was designed specifically for massive-flow industrial applications. A…
Arc- and flash-fire resistant apparel with certified protection
This company has recently launched the M-Defense FR Arc & Flash Fire Resistant (AR/FR) apparel…
Radar level-measurement platform expanded with new antenna for bulk-solids applications
This company has expanded its Magnetrol-branded Pulsar Model R80 produce range by introducing a newly…
These eccentric-disc pumps have been enhanced for high-temperature fluid handling
A new version of G-FLO Series eccentric-disc pump has been introduced, with capabilities to handle…
Non-contact level measurement for challenging media and mounting situations
The ILT radar sensor free-beam sensor enables non-contact level measurement — even through the walls…
These gear-drive bung-mount mixers are suitable for viscous materials
BUG gear-drive, bung-mount mixers feature a heavy-duty 5:1 helical gearbox to create ample torque to…
Hygienic agitators that cut mixing time and reduce energy consumption by up to 80%
New EnSaLine hygienic agitators deliver energy savings for hygienic processes in the food, dairy, beverage,…
New grate kiln delivers high-quality iron-ore pellets for direct reduction processes
This company's new Grate Kiln is a system engineered to produce premium-quality pellets that meet…
New intrinsically safe ultrasonic sensor offers accurate measurements in hazardous areas
The RPS-429AA-80P-IS2 is a new intrinsically safe ultrasonic sensor can achieve precise distance measurement and…
Use this ultrasonic flowmeter in low-flow bioprocessing operations
SONOFLOW CO.55 SD V3.0 is a non-contact ultrasonic flowmeter designed for single-use bioprocessing. With its…
This new resin for heat-resistant molded parts is solvent-free
POWERSIL Resin 710 is designed for for heat-resistant molded parts that can withstand temperatures above 200°C…
These new IP68 pressure transmitters are designed for long-term operation
The OpreX Pressure Transmitter EJX S Series is the successor to this company's core EJX…
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Show Preview: IFAT
IFAT (May 4–7, 2026; Munich, Germany; www.ifat.de) is the world’s leading tradefair for water, sewage,…
Show Preview: Interphex
Interphex is scheduled for April 21–23 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York…
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Economic Indicators
Economic Indicators: May 2026
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for February 2026 (most recent…
Inflationary pressures push 2025 CEPCI annual average higher than 2024
Boosted by inflationary pressures, the 2025 annual average value for the Chemical Engineering Plant Cost…