Sustainability

Many companies have a goal of becoming carbon neutral and focus on corporate sustainability goals has accelerated. The move to green energy, more-sustainable feedstocks, and a circular economy continues to be an ongoing process for many operations. 

 

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Trump administration impact on regulations

How Will Trump Impact Regulations?

Let us know how the upcoming Donald J. Trump administration may impact your company.
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photobioreactor in laboratory for biofuel production

Biomanufacturing: The Next Frontier for Chemical Processing?

Chemical processing companies are well-positioned for a biomanufacturing revolution.
President-Elect Trump's impact on chemical industry

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

As manufacturers welcome a potential rollback of Biden-era rules, experts warn companies must still answer to shareholders and customers on environmental commitments.
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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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H2 concept on hydrogen energy innovation.

Utility to Support South Korea’s Green Energy Investments

Jan. 7, 2025
Utility will implement its hydrogen reactor plants in seven GH EnA projects in South Korea.
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Automotive engine 'growing' a green plant. AI-generated image

MIT Spinoff Turns Automotive Engines into Modular Chemical Plants

Jan. 6, 2025
Novel approach places repurposed engines next to methane sources to generate greener methanol and other chemicals.
E-waste Gold Transforms Carbon Dioxide

E-waste Gold Transforms Carbon Dioxide

Jan. 3, 2025
Cornell team extracts gold from e-waste to convert CO2 efficiently.
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Aramco Collaborates On Carbon Emission Reduction Projects

Dec. 11, 2024
Company’s collaborations include developments for new carbon capture technology and a major carbon capture and storage hub to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Green Hydrogen Startup Ecolectro Secures $10.5M to Advance Electrolyzer Technology

Green Hydrogen Startup Ecolectro Secures $10.5M to Advance Electrolyzer Technology

Nov. 19, 2024
Toyota Ventures leads Series A funding for Cornell-founded startup developing more sustainable and cost-effective hydrogen production membrane technology.
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BASF logo and we create chemistry slogan on green background at its Lugwigshafen headquarters

BASF Continues Sustainability Drive with New Partnership

Nov. 6, 2024
Collaboration with Acies Bio aims to develop a commercially viable technology to diversify raw materials from renewable methanol for home and personal care products.
Bio-Based Nanocrystals Combat Oil Pipeline Scaling While Stabilizing Emulsions

Bio-Based Nanocrystals Combat Oil Pipeline Scaling While Stabilizing Emulsions

Oct. 18, 2024
Researchers say these anti-scaling particles are environmentally safe and cost-effective.
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The anion-exchange membrane reactor hydrogenates pyridine to piperidine.

Electrolyzer Paves Way for Greener Chemical Manufacturing

Oct. 11, 2024
Eco-friendly electrolyzer operates at ambient temperature and pressure, splitting water into atomic hydrogen and oxygen.