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Boiler and Heat Exchanger Failures: The True Cost of Poor Water Treatment

Industrial plants risk millions in repairs and lost production by skimping on water chemistry control.
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PFAS Battle Heats Up: Chemical Industry Races for Breakthrough Destruction Technologies

As litigation mounts and regulations tighten, industry scrambles for PFAS alternatives and destruction technologies. New research reveals unexpected exposure risks, intensifying...
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Water Scarcity Capsizes Chemical Industy

Water Scarcity Capsizes Chemical Industry

Water conservation, recycling, diverse sources and process modifications can mitigate drought dangers.
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A Greener New Normal for Petrochemical Processes?

Electrically heated steam crackers, pyrolysis and biomass refineries are emerging as the innovative, sustainable processes poised to transform chemical process operations.

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Nano Nuclear Energy Plans New HQ in Oak Ridge to Advance Microreactor Technology

Sept. 3, 2024
Chemical industry will play a critical role in bringing modular nuclear reactors to market.
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UMass Amherst Researchers: Chalk-Based Coating Could Provide Relief from Sweltering Heat

Sept. 2, 2024
Researchers at American Chemical Society fall conference demonstrate fabric coating that offers a promising solution for extreme summer temperatures
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Arkema's China Site Receives ISCC Plus Certification for Bio-Attributed Resins

Aug. 27, 2024
Certification enables launch of sustainable UV/LED/EB curable resins in Asia, supporting growth in electronics, energy and other markets
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Mitsubishi Chemical to Recycle Tires into Carbon Black

Aug. 27, 2024
Japanese firm aims to produce thousands of tons of sustainable rubber reinforcing agent by 2025, meeting growing demand for eco-friendly materials in tire industry.

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CP eHandbook: Consider These Water Best Practices

Dec. 12, 2014
Water is a critical utility at process plants, often serving both as a heating and a cooling medium. Many process plants rely on this water for processing and other applications...
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Special Report: Pay Attention to Water

Nov. 18, 2014
Economic growth, industrialization and population growth are driving the increasing demand for water, while factors such as climate change, pollution and regulation are affecting...
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Chemical Processing Special Report: Seize Water Conservation Opportunities

Nov. 18, 2014
Chemical makers increasingly are focusing on water-related issues. In particular, concern over availability is spurring leading operating companies to implement a host of novel...
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Powder eHandbook: Preclude Powder Problems

Nov. 11, 2014
Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment...
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Rondo Heat Battery

Covestro, Rondo Energy Partner on Heat Battery Project

July 2, 2024
Effort is supported by The Breakthrough Energy Catalyst foundation set up by Bill Gates and the European Investment Bank.
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Vinyl Institute Viability Recycling Program

Vinyl Institute Grants $332,000 to Boost PVC Recycling Initiatives

July 1, 2024
University of Michigan, CFFA, and Every Shelter receive funding to advance innovative recycling technologies and programs
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DOE Doles Out $16 Million to Transform Carbon Dioxide

DOE Doles Out $16 Million to Transform Carbon Dioxide

June 28, 2024
The funding made available under DOE’s Carbon Conversion program aims to provide lower-carbon or net-negative alternative products and processes.

Study: Most Chemical Companies Fail to Quantify Impact of Decarbonization Efforts

June 18, 2024
44% of chemical manufacturers failed to measure the projected impact of their decarbonization actions.