Biomanufacturing at Scale: Separating Feasibility from Commercial Viability
Physical scalability in fermentation was established decades ago. The decisions that determine whether a bioprocess…
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Commentary
Editor's Page: Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous waste management is often discussed in the context of environmental and public health impact,…
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How AI-Powered Visual Inspection is Reframing Industrial Hygiene
From PPE compliance to spill detection and dust accumulation, smart inspection and monitoring systems are…
Chementator
Upcycled steel byproduct sequesters phosphorus and sulfur in wastewater digesters
To inhibit fouling and H2S formation, chemicals like ferric chloride, ferric sulfate and aluminum sulfate…
Microbial technology is turning end-of-life oilfields into hydrogen-producing bioreactors
Subsurface sources are an area of emerging interest for producing low-carbon hydrogen. A microbiology-forward approach…
Functionalized mixed-metal oxide is 'anti-aging' antidote for battery cathodes
A new metal-oxide additive technology is taking a different approach to extend battery performance and…
Investments are accelerating a new hydrogen-based quantum-heating approach
Specially engineered nanostructured nickel- and copper-based composite materials are the cornerstone of a new technology…
Solvent-based technology recovers PPS from waste materials
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent mechanical and thermal properties commonly used…
Applying ionic liquids to alum sludge presents a less-toxic route to sludge conditioning
Aluminum sulfate is used in drinking-water treatment as a coagulant to remove suspended particles, but…
A sulfur-based substitute for bitumen as a binder in road asphalt
Demand for bitumen as a binding agent for road asphalt is growing, but supplies are…
Epoxy-based composite demonstrated as a fixative for radioactively contaminated surfaces
Decommissioning nuclear sites is a complex technical and environmental challenge. A recent project undertaken by…
New technique for recycling composite materials breaks down thermoset to recover fibers
Poly(dicyclopentadiene), or pDCPD, is a thermoset plastic often used with fiberglass or carbon fibers to…
Fully autonomous modules produce carbon-neutral synthetic natural gas
Rivan Industries (London, U.K.; www.rivan.com) has deployed its first full-scale modular synthetic natural gas (SNG)…
Business News
Business News: November 2026
Plant Watch MOL Group opens first biomethane plant in Szarvas, Hungary October 14, 2026 —…
Technical & Practical
Tower Doctor
Downcomer Backup Flooding: In Search of the Truth
Correctly identifying flood mechanisms that limit throughput in a distillation column is central to maximizing…
Feature Report
Root-Cause Failure Analysis of Heat Exchangers: From Postmortem to Prediction
This practical framework can help engineers transition their heat-exchanger diagnostics from after-the-fact investigation to continuous,…
Effect of Orientation on Heat-Exchanger Performance
The importance of heat-exchanger orientation on process operations is illustrated using a real-world case study…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Key Considerations for Control-Valve Specification
Control valves ensure safe and efficient operation of process plants by regulating the fluid flow…
Equipment & Services
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Focus On: Weighing
These low-profile scales are hygienic The PHD779 series (photo) is a set of floor scales…
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Show Preview: Valve World
The entire spectrum of industrial valves will be covered by Valve World Expo (www.valveworldexpo.com) in…
Show Preview: Clean Americas
CLEAN Americas Week (Dallas, Tex.; Nov. 9–11) is the culmination of the decades of experience…