Chemical Reaction Blog

Cuyahoga River fire in Cleveland, Ohio, 1969
April 22, 2025
This Earth Day, the chemical industry finds itself at a crossroads in an era of deregulation.
Automation Fair in Anaheim, California
Dec. 4, 2024
Hosted by Rockwell Automation, the annual event highlighted advancements in AI, cybersecurity solutions, and workforce training to bridge the IT/OT gap.
Halloween Treats for Chemical Engineers
Oct. 30, 2024
A gift guide that doesn’t involve cavities and weight gain.
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horse feed
Sept. 10, 2024
A tragic horse loss due to toxic feed highlights the dangers of cross-contamination and reminds us of the importance of safety diligence.
Brenda Large, College of DuPAge
STEM camper doing soldering project
July 5, 2024
Industrial workforce shortages are driving initiatives such as upskilling and STEM camps that attract new workers. Discover how one hands-on program is inspiring the next generation...
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3D illustration of a compass with needle pointing the word electric.
May 20, 2024
As I bid farewell to my trusty old Honda CR-V, the quest for a new, environmentally friendly vehicle begins.
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Milk washing an espresso martini
April 10, 2024
A recent American Chemical Society video details a complicated process to craft a well-rounded martini.
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Wood blocks showing various soft skills
April 5, 2024
Chemical Processing’s Job Satisfaction and Salary Survey helps us keep tabs on how everyone feels about the state of engineering. What we’ve found is workforce challenges keep...
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Teens compete in chemistry contests
March 6, 2024
Finding operators and engineers to continue where Baby Boomers left off is a contest-winning proposition.
Linnaeus University
Feb. 23, 2024
Researchers from India and Sweden say urine could be the secret ingredient in efficient battery recycling.
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 Starship Enterprise from the TV series Star Trek
Feb. 9, 2024
Meet Elle Cordova, a musician and video creator with a knack for humorously tackling advanced technology concepts and more.
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Chemical Industry Outlook
Jan. 9, 2024
Recapping the IndustryWeek 'Production Pulse' livestream chat, including key points about the outlook for the chemical industry
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Miniature figure of a man and women sit on stacks of coin, but female's stack of coins is less than the male's..
Dec. 6, 2023
My daughter’s school project prompted me to take a closer look at how female chemical engineers’ salaries compare to their male colleagues.
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Aug. 1, 2023
The old saying that "knowledge is power" holds true when it comes to environmental regulations. That's why we write about it.
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June 20, 2023
We can’t help the industry improve its existing processes if the people running processing plants won’t share best practices, obstacles and tough lessons learned.
Illustration by Dina Sheyfer, Argonne National Laboratory
An intense X-ray beam (in pink) is focused into a small spot on a single nanoscale grain of a platinum electrode (highlighted within the droplet). Diffraction interference patterns from that grain were collected on an X-ray detector (the black screen). (Illustration by Dina Sheyfer, Argonne National Laboratory.)
May 12, 2023
I recently posted an article about a research project at the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory to explore more efficient ways to produce hydrogen. The project...
Jonathan Katz
Gregory See Hoye, market manager for Dedert, gets ready to speak about the need for partnerships among process solutions providers, ingredient producers and other key players in the supply chain to deliver on new market demands, including lithium battery powders.
May 2, 2023
Tips and insights from the The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition.
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April 28, 2023
The story of Rachel Carson’s contributions to environmental conservation has long stuck with me and now comes full circle as a new generation learns about her work.
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April 5, 2023
Resources delve deeper into what a future career in the chemical industry might look like from the eyes of seasoned chemical engineers.
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March 24, 2023
Words matter, especially when an industry's reputation is at stake.
© Saqqara Saite Tombs Project, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany. Photographer: M. Abedlghaffar
Vessels from the embalming workshop © Saqqara Saite Tombs Project, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany. Photographer: M. Abedlghaffar
Feb. 2, 2023
Call it a morbid curiosity, but I’m always fascinated when I see an article about about well-preserved ancient remains. In fact, the other day I sent a friend a picture from a...
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Sugar Beet
Feb. 1, 2023
Researchers have sped up the slowest step in processing sugar into a chemical called isobutanol.
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Jan. 13, 2023
A summary of key economic indicators that will impact the chemical industry this year from Endeavor Business Media.
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Jan. 2, 2023
If the concept becomes reality, it could lead to smarter, more efficient computers.
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Dec. 29, 2022
It's not too late to mitigate risks associated with freezing temperatures.