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    Optimizing Cooling Systems: Strategies for Reliable Performance

    David Berry
    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...
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    8 Steps for Solids Equipment Selection

    Tom Blackwood, Solids Advice columnist
    Starting with reliable physical property data will help you select the correct equipment for processing solids.
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    What’s New in Gas Separation Membrane Developments?

    Seán Ottewell
    As companies invest in sustainable separation methods, membrane technology offers efficient gas separation solutions.
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    Consider Energy-Smart Water Processing Through Advanced Membranes

    Thomas Kwan
    New membrane-based technologies for brine concentration could cut energy use by up to 50% compared to traditional thermal methods.

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    Chemical Looping Prevents Poisoned Catalyst

    Seán Ottewell
    March 31, 2025
    Novel catalyst tackles contamination in polymerization processes.
    Hydrogen Activation Catalyst Harnesses Boron and Sodium

    Hydrogen Activation Catalyst Harnesses Boron and Sodium

    Seán Ottewell
    March 21, 2025
    Researchers started with the concept of frustrated Lewis pairs, which are incredibly reactive and capable of activating bonds in normally stable molecules.
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    Evonik Building Pilot Plant for Membranes Used in Green Hydrogen Production

    Amanda Joshi
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Pilot plant for production of anion exchange membranes in Germany to begin operations near year end.
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    BASF India Breaks Ground on New Cellasto Plant

    Jonathan Katz
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Expansion aims to boost production capacity of noise-reducing polyurethane components for automotive and industrial applications.

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    Understanding pH Sensor Life Cycle Cost

    March 18, 2025
    This Ask the Expert on pH sensor life cycle cost is essential for those who buy, specify, maintain or rely on process instrumentation where alkalinity and acidity are critical...
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    eHandbook: Scale Up Your Solids Solutions

    July 27, 2023
    Small changes in particle shape, composition, moisture or other parameters can have a big and sometimes surprising impact.
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    eHandbook: Foil Fluid Flow Frustrations

    Dec. 9, 2022
    To help you foil fluid flow frustrations, Chemical Processing has put together this eHandbook.
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    Bulk Solids Innovation Center Journal: Understand When To Use A Closed-Loop Conveying System

    Oct. 26, 2022
    Chemical Processing in collaboration with the Bulk Solids Innovation Center has developed this Journal to help you better understand bulk solids processing and solve your challenges...

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    Chemists Create Eco-Friendly Chlorination Method

    Chemists Create Eco-Friendly Chlorination Method

    Jan. 3, 2025
    Process uses light-activated catalysts and eliminates the need for harsh chemicals and high temperatures.
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    BASF inaugurates new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center

    BASF Opens Catalyst Research Center to Accelerate Green Technology Innovation

    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 16, 2024
    The company’s new Ludwigshafen facility aims to speed up catalyst development and support global customers' green transformation efforts.
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    Red Mesa Hits Hemp Refining with Chemical Industry Rigor

    Jonathan Katz
    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...
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    Alkanes Activate – Form of a New Catalytic Method

    Seán Ottewell
    Nov. 29, 2024
    Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have developed a novel way to activate alkanes with high stereoselectivity.