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Dutch pilot plant turns CO2 into fish and chicken feed

LIVESTOCK and fish could soon be eating protein made from CO2 and hydrogen thanks to the launch of a novel animal feed plant in the Netherlands.

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Oxford spinout develops ‘atomic scissors’ for energy efficient chemical recycling

FOOD-GRADE plastics could be made from 100% recycled content, according to Oxford spinout Repolywise, which has developed a novel “atomic scissors” process to break down plastic waste.

Type: News

IChemE sets up new SIG to support members of the oil and gas industry

ICHEME has launched a new special interest group (SIG) to support members in the oil and gas sector through the industry’s energy transition.

Type: News

UK’s Manchester Prize focuses on clean energy innovation in second round

ROUND TWO of the UK government’s Manchester Prize has been launched, with this year’s focus on AI solutions that will “accelerate” the net zero energy transition.

Type: News

A Chemical Engineer’s Festive University Challenge

Chemical engineer and science communicator Yasmin Ali sits down with Aniqah Majid to discuss the energy transition, her university days, and her upcoming appearance on this year’s University Challenge Christmas series

Type: Feature

UK assembles myth-busting ‘nudge unit’ to dispel heat pump misinformation

UK MINISTERS are hoping to increase heat pump adoption with the help of a myth-busting “nudge unit” that will dispel common misconceptions about the technology.

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Cornell researchers develop ‘win-win’ method for upcycling gold from electronics waste for CO2 conversion

CORNELL University researchers have developed a new method of extracting gold from electronic waste, which can then be used to convert CO2 into organic compounds.

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Heinz and Hanson Cement to benefit from £52m UK clean energy plan

The UK government has awarded funding worth £52m (US$64m) to 25 companies operating in the country, including Heinz and Hanson Cement, to boost their clean energy efforts.

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Monash team enlists AI to rapidly identify microplastics in step towards real-time environmental analysis

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE could one day help us clean up microplastics after researchers at Monash University showed AI can help with rapid identification. The system could eventually sweep the oceans and carry out real-time wastewater analysis.

Type: News

Fig trees tell tales on illegal miners

FIG trees could give researchers the inside track on whether international efforts to prevent mercury emissions are working after it was discovered their rings can be used to monitor pollution from illegal gold mining.

Type: News

A Concentrated Effort

A collaborative project is underway to develop technology and expertise in concentrated solar power.

Type: Feature

Mammoth undertaking: Climeworks starts up world’s largest direct air capture plant

THE world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) plant – Mammoth – has started operations in Iceland where it is working to draw 36,000 t/y of CO2 from the atmosphere.

Type: News

Mammoth Undertaking

As Climeworks starts up the world’s largest direct air capture plant, Adam Duckett looks at the engineering challenges involved

Type: Feature

Protecting Chemical Infrastructure: Navigating the Cyber-Threat Landscape

As cyber threats grow, engineers must integrate cybersecurity with process safety. To secure the future, chemical plants need a proactive, resilient approach. Black & Veatch’s Martine Chlela looks at what that entails

Type: Feature

A No-Nonsense Go-Getter

Adam Duckett on Elon Musk and the bet he can solve an energy crisis

Type: Feature

Take a Breath

Adam Duckett discusses Trump and the climate

Type: Feature

Deep Impact

Adam Duckett, on life-changing moments, regrets, and the red thread of safety

Type: Feature

Governments Must Pull Levers

Adam Duckett on the need for strong government intervention

Type: Feature

Do The Bump (Test)

The importance of regular testing of portable gas detectors

Type: Feature

Congress: Rising to the Challenge

Congress Chair Nigel Hirst discusses the group's enthusiastic start and its immediate priorities

Type: Feature