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Nuclear cogeneration pushed as solution for low carbon heat
COGENERATION of heat by new nuclear plants could help balance intermittent renewables and provide a low-carbon source of process heat for hydrogen production and domestic heating, says a report from The Royal Society.
Type: News
THE UK government has been urged to make industrial polluters pay for PFAS remediation in waterways after a London woman was fined for pouring coffee down a street drain.
Type: News
Jon Prichard and Claudia Flavell-While explain IChemE’s role in supporting the innovation process
Type: Feature
IChemE Matters – February 2025
Mark Apsey on making a difference and Duncan Lugton on policy
Type: News
Exxon partners with IBM to advance quantum computing
EXXONMOBIL has become the first energy company to join the IBM Q Network, a worldwide community that aims to advance quantum computing and explore science and business applications. Advancement could lead to the development of next-generation energy and manufacturing technologies.
Type: News
Adam Duckett looks at the increasing adoption of AI, for better or worse
Type: Feature
US$1.32m to accelerate waste-reduction innovation and research
ECOSURETY, a UK producer responsibility compliance scheme, has launched a £1m (US$1.32m) innovation and research fund for UK-based projects that aim to reduce the negative environmental impacts of packaging, batteries, and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Type: News
IChemE member an ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women finalist
ICHEME associate member Chong Mei Fong will represent Malaysia as a finalist in the ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women award, for her work in the palm oil field.
Type: News
‘Mass-produced cancer vaccine’ a step forward after US mice study
RESEARCHERS in the US have raised hopes for a universal cancer treatment after discovering non-specific mRNA vaccines can eliminate tumours in mice.
Type: News
US polluters will pay for PFAS contamination cleanup following EPA ruling
PFAS polluters have been targeted by new legislation introduced by the US labelling two widely used forever chemicals as hazardous substances.
Type: News
Ineos makes first investment in Saudi Arabia
INEOS is making its first investment in Saudi Arabia, committing to build three new chemicals plants in the Jubail 2 complex.
Type: News
Demand for paper is declining - but can the recovery of biomaterials add value to the industry?
Type: Feature
Experts gathered to discuss new safety challenges for a sustainable era. Kerry Hebden reports
Type: Feature
Joint report calls for immediate action to remove greenhouse gases
The Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) have released a joint report outlining a plan of action which could help the UK lead the way in deploying technologies to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
Type: News
Polarised Positions Cast Shadow Over Global Plastics Treaty
Adam Duckett speaks to lobbyists about what they want from a global agreement to end plastic pollution
Type: Feature
Adam Duckett speaks to Tina Düren and Bernardo Castro Dominguez about the University of Bath’s new master’s focusing on the application of AI in engineering
Type: Feature
Novel membrane for crude oil fractionation
AN INTERNATIONAL research team has developed new membrane technology that could reduce carbon emissions and energy intensity associated with crude oil refining. According to the researchers, the developed membrane is believed to be the first reported synthetic membrane specifically designed to separate crude oil and crude-oil fractions.
Type: News
Wood to design US$40m plastic food packaging plant in Singapore
JAPANESE chemicals manufacturer Kuraray has appointed Wood to design a packaging production plant for its fully recyclable plastic in a deal worth US$40m.
Type: News
Siemens buys out AI software engineering firm for US$10bn
GERMAN-OWNED Siemens is set to acquire the leading American AI firm Altair for US$10bn, further expanding its portfolio in AI-enabled industrial software.
Type: News
