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Consider Energy-Smart Water Processing Through Advanced Membranes

New membrane-based technologies for brine concentration could cut energy use by up to 50% compared to traditional thermal methods.
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Exxon Takes Offensive Against Critics, Files Defamation Suit Over Recycling Claims

Oil giant alleges California AG and environmental groups caused lost business deals by falsely portraying its advanced plastics recycling as a "sham."
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Energy Saver: Dividing Wall Columns Supercharge Distillation Efficiency

This emerging technology promises up to 40% energy savings while reducing capital costs and carbon footprint in industrial chemical processes.

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Scientists Create Green Chemistry Reactor

Feb. 12, 2025
Collaborative study could help pharmaceutical and other industries avoid the need for toxic solvents.
Patented Prototype Uses Wind and Mesh to Make Ammonia

Patented Prototype Uses Wind and Mesh to Make Ammonia

Feb. 7, 2025
Green ammonia represents a new frontier in sustainability and could reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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AMP, AHS Rebrand After Merger

Jan. 28, 2025
Newly merged Advanced Material Processing and Automated Handling Solutions announce new brand name, Akona Process Solutions.
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Messer to Open New Air Separation Unit in Arkansas

Jan. 21, 2025
A new $70-million facility in Berryville will help meet the growing demand for industrial gases in the region.

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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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eHandbook: Vanquish Flow Vexations

Oct. 6, 2022
Moving raw materials into a process, getting them to pass through specific steps within an operation, transporting intermediate products between steps, and finally sending finished...
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Cooling Towers: A Critical but Often Neglected Plant Component – Part 1

Oct. 1, 2024
The first article in this three-part series discusses the importance of cooling towers in chemical process applications and fundamental design details.
Researchers Find Selective Way to Steer Hydrocarbon Transformation

Researchers Find Selective Way to Steer Hydrocarbon Transformation

Sept. 27, 2024
The study represents an important step toward more sustainable chemical manufacturing processes.
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$7.5 Million Defense Grant Awarded for Cutting-Edge Chemical Processes

Sept. 20, 2024
Rice University wins grant for innovative catalysis research combining light and atoms.
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Vacuum Conveying Moves the Meter on Safety and Efficiency

Sept. 20, 2024
Vacuum conveying systems automate the movement of dry materials, offering numerous benefits in industrial processes.