Ion-Exchange Resins: Solutions for a Wide Range of Challenges
A large selection of ion-exchange resins is available today for a constantly growing variety of…
Cover Story
Commentary
Regulating air emissions
There have been several recent announcements regarding regulatory changes that affect the chemical process industries…
In The News
Newsfronts
Evolving Demand and Feed Profiles Challenge Refiners
Trends related to the energy transition are shifting global demand for refined products and affecting…
Industrial Robots Forge Ahead
Performance improvements in robotics technologies for manufacturing and energy operations are leading to greater productivity,…
Chementator
A faster way to manufacture bipolar plates
Bipolar plates (BPPs) are a key component in electrolyzers and fuel cells. BPPs include two…
A new manufacturing approach for heavy-duty ceramic membranes
Membranes are widely used in a variety of industrial separation processes, but the polymeric materials…
Functionalized ceramic particles allow for heat-rejecting coatings
NanoTech Materials Inc. (Houston; www.nanotechmaterials.com) is expanding its commercial partnerships for the use the company’s…
Chementator Briefs
RO Membranes Toray Industries, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan; www.toray.com) has developed a highly durable reverse osmosis…
A next-generation membrane for durable fuel cells and electrolyzers
Hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers will be crucial technologies as the global energy transition progresses.…
Storing and processing anhydrous hydrogen chloride as an ionic liquid
Hydrogen chloride is an important byproduct of the chemical industry, with over 9-million ton/yr generated…
Electrochemical sensor selectively detects dangerous bacteria
Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt (www.uni-frankfurt.de) and Kiel University (both Germany; www.uni-kiel.de) have developed a…
Improving sodium-ion batteries with nanocellular graphene
Nanocellular graphene (NCG) is a specialized form of graphene that achieves a large specific surface…
Solid-state synthesis simplifies cathode manufacture
The production and processing of cathode active materials (CAM) are among the largest contributors to…
Business News
Business News: May 2024
Plant Watch Celanese expands production capacities for acetic acid and VAE April 9, 2024 —…
Technical & Practical
Feature Report
Design Considerations for Steam-Heated Storage Tanks
Steam-heated storage tanks are critical to manufacturing processes, and prioritizing reliability in tank-system design and…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Representing Particle Size and Geometry
Particle size and shape, as well as particle size distribution (PSD) are key determinants of…
Engineering Practice
A Holistic Approach to Asset Risk Management: Is it All or Nothing?
By combining mechanical integrity and reliability programs into a single framework, plants can streamline their…
Equipment & Services
Focus
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye protection that fits and feels great Luna (BKFIX-3001; photo) is simple, classic, ANSI-rated protective…
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Show Preview: Achema 2024
The 34th edition of Achema, World Forum and Trade show for the process industries, takes…
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From water to waste management, IFAT 2024 Munich (May 13–17) offers visitors insights and innovative…
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The 8th annual Connected Plant Conference (May 20–22; www.connectedplantconference.com) is taking place at Lake Conroe,…