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Fermilab research using a process called electrospinning shows promise for scaling ceramic nanofiber applications.

Harnessing data to drive efficiency and transparency in plastic waste recycling

Based on his many years in the chemical industry and his years at the CSB, John Bresland developed a “top 10” list of rules for process safety success.

A look back at the Baltimore bridge collapse, DOE grants for industry projects, nuclear energy, Neanderthals and the annual Salary Survey.

In the chemical industry, digitalization and emissions monitoring are pressing operational challenges. While exploring the technological innovations behind these trends, attention...

It's crucial to operate within our professional boundaries and effectively mitigate risks when operating beyond them.

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A look at heavy-duty electric motors in chemical operations.

Navigating challenges from thermal movements to cold operating scenarios for cost-effective and reliable systems.

Significant policy and regulatory developments regarding chemical manufacturing in the United States and globally are underway.

Effective communications and verifications are essential for project success

Harnessing the role of cognitive skills in training helps capture knowledge.

New approach combines glycerol and carbon dioxide under mesofluidic conditions to generate a faster, more cost-effective alternative to current glycerol carbonate production methods...

A look back at the EPA's asbestos ban, new ethylene oxide emissions regulations and a new development on carbon capture.

Today's multi-billion-dollar adhesives industry can be traced back more than 50,000 years to Neanderthals first using multicomponent adhesives to make tools.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent revision of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter has stirred up a contentious discourse. Understanding...

A strategic guide for meeting PFAS recordkeeping and reporting obligations by the 2025 deadline.

This short list will help your organization get moving on more robust cybersecurity practices.

Continuous wall thickness monitoring for corrosive services can minimize damage and protect workers.

Argonne National Laboratory has adapted a technique called atomic layer deposition to improve existing polymer membrane technology for separations and filtration.

EPA hazard reporting rules, space elevators and more.

One installation point gives a variety of useful and accurate measurements.

Company's climate transition lead talks about how Dow is using digital technologies to advance its net-zero goals.

Boeing was known for its engineering excellence until a focus on profitability took over. Properly documenting management of change and recognizing weak signals could have prevented...

How BASF, Lubrizol, NatureWorks and others navigate growth in the era of sustainable chemistry

Exxon looks to balance fossil fuels with sustainability, Didion execs sentenced and yellow snow for battery recycling.

A hazard and operability study (HAZOP) mostly is a safety design check, not a design development review. Making and finalizing major design choices should occur long before a ...

Expert answers questions regarding corrosion inhibitors and stainless steel.

Approach could play a part in environmental remediation and upcycling Nylon-6 wastes into higher-value products.

A look at the Open Process Automation Forum's progress and how it's impacting digitalization across the chemical industry.

Achieving proper mixing is essential for cost savings and optimizing battery capacity.

Upsets are going to happen, so why not plan for it? Learn how.

An excess of single-use PPE waste from COVID-19 has researchers trying to find ways to convert biomedical waste to useful material.

Mixing expert answers readers questions.

In the future, artificial intelligence may develop unbiased models for intricate processes.

A sobering look at the economy, PFAS regulations continue, blue-ringed octopus key to sustainable energy, and black-mass recycling.

BASF's Verbund concept integrates production, energy and logistics for sustainable growth. Similar initiatives emerge globally, enhancing collaboration for sustainability.

A new CO2-based method makes polyurethane-based plastics that are easy to recycle.

Reconfigurability, adaptability and production flexibility become exceptionally valuable during disruptive events.

Daily experiences vary, but key events hold lessons. Reflection is vital for learning and shaping success.

Already proven in drug manufacturing, new developments could improve efficiencies, performance for chemical applications.

The post-pandemic world is changing the way chemical manufacturers envision their supply chains with a stronger focus on technology and closer collaboration.

Simulators and virtual reality offer objective ways to measure and improve training.

A novel method of gas chromatography and machine learning pinpoints the exact region where a vintage originated, rivaling that of human wine tasters.

From the LNG explosion in Algeria and the Boston molasses spill to Flixborough and the Valdez oil spill, the discussion underscores the ongoing relevance of these incidents and...

Significant policy and regulatory developments in the United States and globally could be impacted by upcoming election cycles.

The secret to superior flowability is understanding factors that control agglomeration and clumping.

Prioritizing the design, use and maintenance of steam traps can reduce energy costs while optimizing operations and overall efficiency.