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Martin Pitt explores the 19th century inventors of the symbols and calculations upon which modern science-based chemical engineering depends
Type: Feature
Christmas Future: What Will Christmas be Like in 2073
Members of our reader panel envision how chemical engineering will shape the festive period in 50 years’ time
Type: Feature
Unravelling PFAS: Challenges and Advances in Contaminant Remediation
From industrial applications to environmental concerns, Jim Fenstermacher, Pradeep Shukla, and Prashant Srivastava explore the chemistry of PFAS, emerging capture technologies, and the ongoing efforts to mitigate their impact
Type: Feature
UK Labour party to set up publicly-owned green energy company if elected
THE Labour party have in their annual meeting outlined plans for an industrial strategy, which includes setting up a publicly-owned green energy company within a year if its leader, Keir Starmer, wins the next election.
Type: News
AI put to work in push for rapid battery development
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is helping slash the time it takes to develop batteries, with Umicore and a US state laboratory both making strides through separate partnerships with Microsoft.
Type: News
Net Zero: Alternatives to Hydrogen
An alternative view for how the UK can achieve net zero for housing and other users, without the wholesale use of hydrogen.
Type: Feature
Nuclear energy and sustainability experts heading to Manchester
LEADING engineering experts in nuclear energy and sustainability will deliver keynote speeches at two technical conferences in Manchester, UK later this year.
Type: News
Communication troubles are holding back UK biotech
ENGINEERING biology must learn to communicate better if the breakout discipline is to achieve its potential for “explosive growth”, says the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Type: News
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
Designing a Biomanufacturing Process to be Circular
Sanchari Ghosh highlights ten ways in which you can incorporate process circularity in biomanufacturing.
Type: Feature
Pippa Corbett takes a closer look at the potential of heat networks, recent market transformations, and a sustainable chemical engineering career pathway
Type: Feature
Nigel Hirst talks about celebrating excellence, Jonathan Seville calls to members to sign up for our circular economy webinar series and readers voice Natech concerns
Type: News
Milk Monitoring: Rethinking Sustainability in the Dairy vs Plant-Based Debate
While plant-based alternatives are often touted as the more sustainable choice, Peter de Jong and David Pearce argue that a deeper, nutrient-focused analysis is needed to fully understand the environmental impact of milk and its substitutes
Type: Feature
History of Nuclear Engineering Part 3: Atoms for Peace
In 1953, Dwight D Eisenhower (1890–1969) began his US presidential term with a widely applauded “Atoms for Peace” address. Martin Pitt reflects on how that worked out
Type: Feature
Rules of Thumb: Centrifugal Pump Efficiency
Tom Baxter looks at how focusing on fluid efficiency can maximise cost savings while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Type: Feature
Question Time: Social Experience
Chemical engineers gather to discuss how the profession can help shape a better future
Type: Feature
Wanted: More Efficient Heat Exchange
Imagine if heat exchange of process fluids in an industrial setting was as simple as boiling a jug of water. We all know the process is not as simple as that, and companies can experience a raft of different issues and challenges that require new and innovative technical solutions. That’s what keeps chemical engineers in business.
Type: Feature
Protein sources are gaining increasing attention due to concerns about the sustainability of traditionally-sourced meat. Amanda Jasi looks at the novel emerging alternatives
Type: Feature
Major hydrochloric acid leak in Hull
A VAPOUR cloud formed over the Port of Hull, UK, after a leak of hydrochloric acid from a tank, and resulted in four people being sent to hospital.
Type: News
