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    The Next Kevlar? Polymer Research Shows Promise

    Seán Ottewell
    March 10, 2025
    As the iconic fiber turns 60, researchers develop chain-like structures that could lead to new industrial applications.

    March 2025 Chemical Processing Word Play

    March 6, 2025
    Need a break? Play our Wordlesque game. The word relates to the chemical industry. Good luck.

    Barry on Batteries: Inside the Quality Control Lab of Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing

    Barry Perlmutter
    March 5, 2025
    Explore the complexities of battery cell testing and the rigorous standards that must be applied to the process.

    8 Steps for Solids Equipment Selection

    Tom Blackwood, Solids Advice columnist
    March 4, 2025
    Starting with reliable physical property data will help you select the correct equipment for processing solids.

    Why Engineers Without Advocates Stay Stuck

    Lauren Neal
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Technical expertise and operational efficiency are critical, but it’s who knows what you can do that propels your career.

    What’s New in Gas Separation Membrane Developments?

    Seán Ottewell
    Feb. 26, 2025
    As companies invest in sustainable separation methods, membrane technology offers efficient gas separation solutions.

    From PFAS to Lead: Tracking Current and Historical Pollution

    Seán Ottewell
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Scientists trace industrial contamination from early civilization to present day, finding widespread effects from lead smelting to PFAS chemicals in the Arctic.

    An Engineer’s Process Safety Evolution

    Trish Kerin, Stay Safe columnist
    Feb. 24, 2025
    Closing one chapter helps Trish Kerin open another in process-safety entrepreneurship.

    Quick Poll: How Is President Trump Doing?

    Feb. 19, 2025
    It's been a month, what are your thoughts on the Trump administration?

    CP Notebook: Talking Chemicals in Canada with Greg Moffatt

    Jonathan Katz
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Head of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada discusses the potential impact of a trade war with the U.S. and his hopes for the industry’s future.

    Chemical Compliance: Is TSCA Reform in Our Future?

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Clear laws are the best way for safer new chemicals to reach the market.

    Consider Energy-Smart Water Processing Through Advanced Membranes

    Thomas Kwan
    Feb. 17, 2025
    New membrane-based technologies for brine concentration could cut energy use by up to 50% compared to traditional thermal methods.

    Navigate Bias in the Chemical Industry

    Lauren Neal
    Feb. 14, 2025
    Workplace bias in the chemical industry hinders innovation and team cohesion. Here are six strategies for overcoming bias.

    Tap Quantitative Risk Analysis Resources

    Dave Russell
    Feb. 12, 2025
    QRA involves assessment tools, modeling software and harm criteria. Key resources can guide your risk evaluation process effectively.

    Tariff Threat Strains U.S.-Canada Chemical Trade Bond

    Jonathan Katz
    Feb. 10, 2025
    Industry leaders warn proposed duties could disrupt $60 billion in cross-border chemical commerce and destabilize critical supply chains.

    Kettle Reboiler Issue Creates Operational Mystery

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    Feb. 5, 2025
    The final installment in this three-part series uncovers a faulty weir plate.

    Psychological Safety: Why it Matters and How to Build It

    Lauren Neal
    Feb. 4, 2025
    Psychological safety boosts reporting, reduces risks, and strengthens workplace relationships.

    eHandbook: Chemical Processing's 2024 Salary Survey - Chemical Industry Salaries Continue to Rise

    Jan. 31, 2025
    Each year, we dig deep to figure trends surrounding salaries in the chemical industry. This eBook details how our annual salary survey revealed continued positive job outlook ...

    The Life-Saving Science of Teamwork

    Traci Purdum
    Jan. 29, 2025
    The science of effective teams isn't about trust falls and team lunches — it's about survival.

    Chemical Industry Trivia: Test Your Knowledge

    Jan. 28, 2025
    Test your expertise of the chemical industry with this quick Chemical Processing quiz!

    Chemical Regulations: 2025’s Fuzzy Forecast

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Jan. 28, 2025
    This year anticipates dramatic global shifts in chemical policies amid uncertainty.

    How They Made It Work: aeSolutions’ FGS 1300 Fire and Gas Alarm Controller

    Warren Johnson
    Jan. 27, 2025
    "How They Made it Work" is a column that features some of the latest technological advancements in the chemical process industry. Here, Chemical Processing asks experts from various...

    Exxon Takes Offensive Against Critics, Files Defamation Suit Over Recycling Claims

    Jonathan Katz
    Jan. 23, 2025
    Oil giant alleges California AG and environmental groups caused lost business deals by falsely portraying its advanced plastics recycling as a "sham."

    Chemical Processing Notebook: Former Exxon Biosciences Chief Reveals Why Big Oil Is Betting on Carbon Capture

    Jonathan Katz
    Jan. 22, 2025
    Zara Summers, now LanzaTech's CSO, explains how oil companies like Exxon are positioning themselves to profit from carbon storage while her current firm develops innovative solutions...

    Chemical Industry Eyes Hydrogen, Nuclear and Geothermal to Fuel Decarbonization

    Seán Ottewell
    Jan. 20, 2025
    With ambitious sustainability targets in sight, the chemical sector looks to hydrogen, modular nuclear and geothermal energy to transform production processes and reduce emissions...

    Energy Saver: Dividing Wall Columns Supercharge Distillation Efficiency

    Thomas Kwan
    Jan. 17, 2025
    This emerging technology promises up to 40% energy savings while reducing capital costs and carbon footprint in industrial chemical processes.

    New Coating Takes Bite Out of Fatberg Problem

    Seán Ottewell
    Jan. 15, 2025
    Australian researchers develop self-healing sewer pipe treatment that could help cities slash millions in cleanup costs.

    Barry on Batteries: 11 Essential Steps in Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing

    Barry Perlmutter
    Jan. 14, 2025
    A look at the battery cell manufacturing process from slurry mixing to module assembly.

    Cooling Towers: A Critical but Often Neglected Plant Component – Part 2

    Brad Buecker, Buecker & Associates, LLC
    Jan. 13, 2025
    How unchecked microbial growth can cripple industrial cooling systems and trigger catastrophic failures.

    Compliance Advisor: What to Expect from EPA in 2025

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Jan. 10, 2025
    The incoming Trump administration is expected to significantly reshape EPA priorities in 2025, rolling back climate initiatives while potentially increasing chemical regulations...

    ICIS: Chemical Industry Braces for Regulatory Shifts and Trade Tensions in 2025

    Jonathan Katz
    Jan. 8, 2025
    Expert details impact of new administration on environmental policy, tariffs and manufacturing.

    Chemical Industry Outlook 2025: Gradual Momentum Builds

    Martha Gilchrist Moore
    Jan. 8, 2025
    After years of stagnation, industry anticipates 1.9% output growth driven by investment and easing monetary policy.

    Past Chemical Disasters Mitigate Future Risk

    Dave Russell
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Quantitative risk analysis transforms industrial safety by measuring hazard potential systematically.

    Tackle Tricky Kettle Reboiler Issues, Part 2

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    Jan. 3, 2025
    Andrew Sloley takes a look at another uncommon kettle re-boiler problem as heavy liquid accumulation reduces heat transfer.

    MIT Electrode Boosts CO2 Conversion

    Seán Ottewell
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Researchers say it’s the first work that has progressed into a much larger scale without sacrificing efficiency.

    Future-Proofing Chemical Engineering Education

    Seán Ottewell
    Dec. 16, 2024
    Innovative apprenticeship models bridge academic training and industrial expertise.

    How Many Worms Died While Tackling Plastic Pollution?

    Seán Ottewell
    Dec. 11, 2024
    The unintended consequences of plastic substitutes prove that testing in relevant environmental settings should be required before wide-scale adoption.

    Red Mesa Hits Hemp Refining with Chemical Industry Rigor

    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 9, 2024
    Utah refiner leverages diverse expertise and strategic adaptability to navigate regulatory uncertainty, while its investment in botanical refining positions the company for sustainable...

    EPA Proposes Expanded Chemical Tracking for PFAS, Now What?

    Lynn L. Bergeson, Compliance Advisor columnist
    Dec. 6, 2024
    The proposal will add over 100 PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory list of chemicals, which is a pretty big deal.

    Technical Expert to Inclusive Leader: How to Evolve Your Leadership Style

    Lauren Neal
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Discover 5 tactics to transition from expert to leader to inspire your team to reach new heights — together.

    Process Safety Lessons from Bhopal 40 Years Later

    Trish Kerin, Stay Safe columnist
    Dec. 2, 2024
    Bhopal's tragedy reveals critical flaws in inherently unsafe industrial design. What can we learn from this?

    Second-Hand Process Plant Market Shifts Gears

    Seán Ottewell
    Nov. 27, 2024
    As manufacturers return production to their home markets, the used process equipment industry adapts with new opportunities and challenges.

    One-Pot Process Converts Aromatic Ketones to Aromatic Esters

    Seán Ottewell
    Nov. 25, 2024
    The one-pot process simplifies synthesis, reduces reaction times and minimizes the need for additional purification steps.

    Breaking Down Informational Silos

    Andreas Eschbach
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Discover how centralized knowledge management platforms are dismantling communication silos and transforming plant operations for greater safety, efficiency and productivity.

    How They Made It Work: Emerson’s Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis Flow and Density Meters

    Meghan Edwards
    Nov. 20, 2024
    The Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis flow and density meters fit confined spaces.

    Solids Processing: Discover Lost Opportunities

    Tom Blackwood, Solids Advice columnist
    Nov. 20, 2024
    With simple operations, we either get complacent or fail to look for an alternate route. Four situations point out big misses.

    How Much Do Chemical Engineers Make in 2024? Chemical Industry Salaries Continue to Rise

    Amanda Joshi
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Annual survey reveals continued positive job outlook and earnings despite a dip in hiring.

    Tackle Tricky Kettle Reboiler Issues

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    Nov. 15, 2024
    Andrew Sloley examines kettle-reboiler failures and offers solutions.

    Fertilizing Mrs. Newton’s Hedge and a World Cup Winner

    Seán Ottewell
    Nov. 13, 2024
    Nearly 60 years ago, England triumphed over Germany and a boy may have unknowingly fertilized a neighbor's shrub.

    Biomanufacturing: The Next Frontier for Chemical Processing?

    Jack Starr
    Nov. 11, 2024
    Chemical processing companies are well-positioned for a biomanufacturing revolution.

    Election 2024 Recap: Chemical Industry Sees Regulatory Relief in Trump's Return

    Jonathan Katz
    Nov. 8, 2024
    As manufacturers welcome a potential rollback of Biden-era rules, experts warn companies must still answer to shareholders and customers on environmental commitments.

    Barry on Batteries: The Chemical Engineer's Guide to Battery Recycling Innovation

    Barry Perlmutter
    Nov. 8, 2024
    From direct recycling to novel leaching agents, metallurgical processes are evolving to better recover valuable materials from spent lithium-ion batteries — creating new opportunities...