A pilot project completed at the end of last year demonstrated the ability of a technology to convert a range of feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at lower cost than current ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) processes. Universal Fuel Technologies (UniFuel; Los…
Industries face significant emissions-reduction and decarbonization challenges, but there is a clear path forward through strategic adoption of process optimization and new technology integration The chemical process industries (CPI) and associated value chains are as diverse as the products they…
A new facility in Texas to manufacture high-purity graphene powder from acetylene has been announced by HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (Vancouver, B.C.; www.hydrograph.com). At capacity, the facility will generate thousands of metric tons per year of sp2-bonded powdered graphene with…
Construction is planned for a pilot plant that will demonstrate a modular electrochemical technology for extracting rare-earth elements (REEs) and nickel from industrial wastes, such as coal ash. The startup Blueshift (Boston, Mass.; www.buildblueshift.com) recently announced venture capital funds that…
Aggregate — solid materials like sand, gravel and crushed stone — is combined with cement to make concrete, the world’s most widely used human-made material. But sand is in short supply, so there is a need for alternate materials to…
As research continues, commercial applications expand and manufacturing scales up, graphene is not only set to invigorate existing industries, but also to lay the groundwork for entirely new ones Graphene, a two-dimensional material derived solely from carbon, is one of…
Using the right tools, chemical manufacturers can make sustainable step changes, such as for emissions reductions, while also increasing operational efficiency and product yield The chemical process industries (CPI) are characterized by faithful devotion to tried-and-true procedures, yielding efficient production,…
This company’s PAL Two (photo) is a new handheld spectrometer technology used for identifying various plastics and textiles, specifically in recycling processes. Designed with ergonomics in mind, PAL Two allows for single-handed operation, making it user-friendly and convenient. Additionally, it…
This Nordberg HPe crusher series (photo) has been recently expanded to include six total models, covering a wide range of size categories and process stages, from secondary to tertiary and quaternary crushing. The latest size class of the series, the…
The Flexim Fluxus/PIOX 731 Series (photo) is a new range of non-intrusive, clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters designed to offer flexibility, convenience and availability. The nine models in the 731 Series feature high-performance volumetric and mass-flow sensing technologies and a robust, functional…