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From Runoff to Resource: Reimagining Stormwater Management

From Runoff to Resource: Reimagining Stormwater Management

The chemical industry shifts from costly threats to sustainable water management opportunities.
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Chemical Processing Book Club: Clean Up Contaminated Sites and Hopefully Avoid Lawsuits

David L. Russell says that mistakes caused by incompetence lead to expensive and incomplete cleanups. His book seeks to change that.
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Boiler and Heat Exchanger Failures: The True Cost of Poor Water Treatment

Industrial plants risk millions in repairs and lost production by skimping on water chemistry control.

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Direct Air Capture Reactor Touts Hydrogen Coproduction

Direct Air Capture Reactor Touts Hydrogen Coproduction

Nov. 1, 2024
The new reactor design could help solve the pressing problem of emission impacts on the climate and biosphere by enabling more agile and scalable carbon dioxide mitigation strategies...
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Chemical Decarbonization Start-Up Secures $1.4 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

Oct. 22, 2024
Company will use funds to expand its engineering team, grow business development efforts and accelerate R&D.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Launches Biomass-Based Material for Polyurethane Resins

Oct. 22, 2024
New grades have achieved a biobased content of over 80%, according to the company.
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Repsol Halts Green Hydrogen Projects in Spain

Oct. 21, 2024
Company cites unfavorable regulatory environment as a key factor in its decision.

White Papers: In Depth Research

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CP eHandbook: Consider These Water Best Practices

Dec. 12, 2014
Water is a critical utility at process plants, often serving both as a heating and a cooling medium. Many process plants rely on this water for processing and other applications...
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Special Report: Pay Attention to Water

Nov. 18, 2014
Economic growth, industrialization and population growth are driving the increasing demand for water, while factors such as climate change, pollution and regulation are affecting...
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Chemical Processing Special Report: Seize Water Conservation Opportunities

Nov. 18, 2014
Chemical makers increasingly are focusing on water-related issues. In particular, concern over availability is spurring leading operating companies to implement a host of novel...
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Powder eHandbook: Preclude Powder Problems

Nov. 11, 2014
Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment...
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DOE Commits $15 Million to Combat Methane Leaks from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells

Sept. 13, 2024
Methane is many times more potent than carbon dioxide and is responsible for approximately one-third of the warming caused by greenhouse gases today.
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EPA Steps Up Hydrofluorocarbons Import Enforcement

Sept. 9, 2024
Agency issues alert highlighting actions taken against companies for noncompliance.
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Nano Nuclear Energy Plans New HQ in Oak Ridge to Advance Microreactor Technology

Sept. 3, 2024
Chemical industry will play a critical role in bringing modular nuclear reactors to market.
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UMass Amherst Researchers: Chalk-Based Coating Could Provide Relief from Sweltering Heat

Sept. 2, 2024
Researchers at American Chemical Society fall conference demonstrate fabric coating that offers a promising solution for extreme summer temperatures