Design & Simulation

A successful chemical process depends upon the appropriate selection, sizing and configuration of the various unit operations and other equipment necessary. This rarely is a simple or rote exercise. Instead, it usually requires careful evaluation of various design and operational parameters, often via modeling, coupled with the application of proven best practices. 

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Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry

Next Up for AI in Chemistry: ‘Superweeds’

In a previous blog, I discussed my apprehension and acceptance with chemicals in my yard. My never-ending battle with weeds persists well into the summer, and I’m constantly...
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Spinning Innovation With Ceramic Nanofibers

Fermilab research using a process called electrospinning shows promise for scaling ceramic nanofiber applications.
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Use HAZOPs Properly

A hazard and operability study (HAZOP) mostly is a safety design check, not a design development review. Making and finalizing major design choices should occur long before a ...
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Enhancing Chemical Process Safety with High-Fidelity Simulation

Predicting process safety behaviors, gaining insight and enhancing training to minimize risk in chemical operations.

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Nobel Prize

2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: AI-Driven Protein Research

Oct. 15, 2024
Baker, Hassabis and Jumper honored for computational protein design and AlphaFold2.
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Covestro

Covestro Invests €100M in R&D Amid ADNOC Takeover

Oct. 8, 2024
Chemical giant continues its focus on circularity and digital innovation following €14.7B acquisition offer from Abu Dhabi oil company.
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Rice University Secures $4 Million for Materials Research

July 9, 2024
2D project aims to establish predictive synthesis models for perovskites, nitrides, oxides and other materials.
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American Chemical Society

Nobel Laureate Frances Arnold to Receive ACS's Highest Honor for Pioneering Directed Evolution

July 8, 2024
Caltech professor and presidential advisor recognized with 2025 Priestley Medal for revolutionizing chemical and biological design through accelerated evolutionary techniques