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    Dow's $6.7B Ethylene Project: Decarbonization Meets Digitalization

    Jonathan Katz
    Company's climate transition lead talks about how Dow is using digital technologies to advance its net-zero goals.
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    Chemical Supply Chain

    Navigate Chemical Supply Chain Disruptions

    Jonathan Katz
    The post-pandemic world is changing the way chemical manufacturers envision their supply chains with a stronger focus on technology and closer collaboration.
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    Huber Lab

    Catalyst Breakthroughs: Transforming Plastics and Photocatalysis

    Seán Ottewell
    The latest catalyst research looks to address plastic waste and renewable energy challenges.
    Locus Fermentation Solutions
    The Locus team of science experts evaluates a a variety of bacteria, yeast and fungal strains. The team then uses bioinformatics to pinpoint the specific microbial strains that will produce biosurfactants with desired performance characteristics.

    Chemical Processing Notebook: Breaking Down Biomanufacturing

    Jonathan Katz
    The Biden administration wants to boost biomanufacturing, but what is it, and how does it impact the chemical industry?

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    Lee Zeldin

    Trump Selects Zeldin to Lead the EPA

    Jonathan Katz
    Nov. 12, 2024
    Former New York congressman is expected to play a role in industrial deregulation, which could have a major impact on the process industries.
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    EPA Introduces Overhauled Accident-Planning Rules for Chemical Plants

    Jonathan Katz
    March 4, 2024
    ACC says ruling will triple anticipated costs for implementation; EPA says it will protect communities of color.
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    EPA Targets Vinyl Chloride and Four Other Chemicals for TSCA Priority Risk Evaluation

    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 14, 2023
    Environmental advocates praise the move, while vinyl industry organization expects review to demonstrate the substance's safety.
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    Industry Wrap-Up: FDA Says Hand Sanitizer and Brake Parts Don’t Mix; CSB Issues Final Report on Yenkin-Majestic Fire

    Dec. 4, 2023
    A look at some of the latest chemical industry stories making the rounds.

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    EPA Ends PFAS Reporting Exemption, Could Impact Chemical Supply Chain

    EPA Ends PFAS Reporting Exemption, Could Impact Chemical Supply Chain

    Jonathan Katz
    Oct. 23, 2023
    Agency also looks to ban Trichloroethylene

    Texas A&M Researchers Advance Green Hydrogen with Cost-Efficient Catalysts

    Oct. 16, 2023
    Study shows promise for MXenes, a new class of 2D-layered materials, as a more efficient catalyst.

    BASF Delivers Industrial-Scale Production of Metal Organic Frameworks for Carbon Capture

    Jonathan Katz
    Oct. 10, 2023
    Production scale-up of MOF successfully completed for Canadian technology provider Svante Technologies.

    Japanese Researchers Develop Process to Convert Polyesters Into New Products

    Oct. 10, 2023
    Team says process is less wasteful and more cost effective than traditional recycling methods.