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Whether to fulfill genuine curiosity or help others along their own journey of discovery, the power of a well-phrased question is priceless.
April 9, 2025
The chemical industry faces infrastructure gaps as major automation providers roll out AI capabilities for aging facilities.
April 8, 2025
Researchers discover a process that turns coffee grounds into a compostable alternative to plastics.
April 4, 2025
Discover the various types of pressure vessels, design considerations, and their applications in chemical processing, emphasizing the criticality of safe and reliable operation...
April 2, 2025
Need a break? Play our Wordlesque game. The word changes EVERY day and relates to the chemical industry. Good luck.
April 2, 2025
How well do you think you know chemical regulations? Take our 10-question quiz to find out!
March 31, 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...
March 28, 2025
Advanced catalytic technologies could slash energy use in chemical manufacturing by 40% while improving yields — equivalent to saving Germany's entire annual energy consumption...
March 28, 2025
Electromagnetic flow meters are volumetric flow meters that use electromagnetic induction to measure liquid velocity. This measurement method is highly accurate at measuring water...
March 26, 2025
As global water demand is projected to rise 30% by 2050, companies like Dow, BASF and LyondellBasell are testing water treatment and recycling technologies to secure their operations...
March 25, 2025
Dow, GR3N and Nova Chemicals unlock automation’s potential.
March 24, 2025
Without clarity, inefficiencies creep in, risks escalate and talent is wasted.
Understanding a fundamental of flow systems is a powerful troubleshooting tool.
March 17, 2025
Chemical makers fine-tune standards for measuring product emissions, aligning with auto and battery sectors, among others.
March 14, 2025
Explore effective strategies for enhancing the performance of cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers (ACHEs) in chemical plants, including insights on fan material selection...
The MOU formalizes coordination to assess and manage existing chemicals under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act, but it lacks substance.
March 10, 2025
As the iconic fiber turns 60, researchers develop chain-like structures that could lead to new industrial applications.
March 5, 2025
Explore the complexities of battery cell testing and the rigorous standards that must be applied to the process.
Starting with reliable physical property data will help you select the correct equipment for processing solids.
Feb. 28, 2025
Technical expertise and operational efficiency are critical, but it’s who knows what you can do that propels your career.
Feb. 26, 2025
As companies invest in sustainable separation methods, membrane technology offers efficient gas separation solutions.
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.
Closing one chapter helps Trish Kerin open another in process-safety entrepreneurship.
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.
Clear laws are the best way for safer new chemicals to reach the market.
Feb. 17, 2025
New membrane-based technologies for brine concentration could cut energy use by up to 50% compared to traditional thermal methods.
Feb. 14, 2025
Workplace bias in the chemical industry hinders innovation and team cohesion. Here are six strategies for overcoming bias.
Feb. 12, 2025
QRA involves assessment tools, modeling software and harm criteria. Key resources can guide your risk evaluation process effectively.
Feb. 10, 2025
Industry leaders warn proposed duties could disrupt $60 billion in cross-border chemical commerce and destabilize critical supply chains.
The final installment in this three-part series uncovers a faulty weir plate.
Feb. 4, 2025
Psychological safety boosts reporting, reduces risks, and strengthens workplace relationships.
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 ...
Jan. 29, 2025
The science of effective teams isn't about trust falls and team lunches — it's about survival.
Jan. 28, 2025
Test your expertise of the chemical industry with this quick Chemical Processing quiz!
This year anticipates dramatic global shifts in chemical policies amid uncertainty.
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...
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."
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...
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...
Jan. 17, 2025
This emerging technology promises up to 40% energy savings while reducing capital costs and carbon footprint in industrial chemical processes.
Jan. 15, 2025
Australian researchers develop self-healing sewer pipe treatment that could help cities slash millions in cleanup costs.
Jan. 14, 2025
A look at the battery cell manufacturing process from slurry mixing to module assembly.
How unchecked microbial growth can cripple industrial cooling systems and trigger catastrophic failures.
The incoming Trump administration is expected to significantly reshape EPA priorities in 2025, rolling back climate initiatives while potentially increasing chemical regulations...
Jan. 8, 2025
Expert details impact of new administration on environmental policy, tariffs and manufacturing.
After years of stagnation, industry anticipates 1.9% output growth driven by investment and easing monetary policy.
Jan. 6, 2025
Quantitative risk analysis transforms industrial safety by measuring hazard potential systematically.
Andrew Sloley takes a look at another uncommon kettle re-boiler problem as heavy liquid accumulation reduces heat transfer.
Dec. 17, 2024
Researchers say it’s the first work that has progressed into a much larger scale without sacrificing efficiency.
Dec. 16, 2024
Innovative apprenticeship models bridge academic training and industrial expertise.
Dec. 11, 2024
The unintended consequences of plastic substitutes prove that testing in relevant environmental settings should be required before wide-scale adoption.
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...