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Climate alliance seeks more engineering institutions
THE Future Climate-Engineering Solutions (FC-ES) project, of which IChemE is a member, has released its Phase 4 Framework which encourages other engineering institutions to participate.
Type: News
3D printing metal alloys for flexible electronics
RESEARCHERS at Oregon State University have developed a method to 3D-print metal alloys which could be used to make flexible electronics.
Type: News
New MOF membrane cuts energy use for petrochemical industry
AN ENERGY efficient separation method for propylene and propane has been developed using metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes, which could significantly reduce the energy requirements of the petrochemical industry.
Type: News
New design of lithium-air battery is step towards next generation of energy storage
A COMPLETE overhaul of the design of the lithium-air battery has led to the development of a prototype that can function for hundreds of charging cycles using air, as opposed to pure oxygen.
Type: News
Report warns of significant water shortages for England by 2050
AN Environmental Agency report has warned that leaking pipes, water wastage, population growth, and climate change could lead to significant water shortages in England by 2050.
Type: News
Heat-triggered polymerisation method saves energy
A NEW polymer manufacturing process that uses the energy from the internal polymerisation reaction rather than high-temperature curing ovens, can save ten orders of magnitude of energy, according to researchers at the University of Illinois.
Type: News
Circular hydraulic jump not caused by gravity
A FLUID mechanics phenomenon commonly seen when tap water hits a sink, and first observed by Leonardo da Vinci, has finally been explained as being caused by surface tension and viscosity, and not gravity as previously thought.
Type: News
Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national workplace health and safety regulator, has fed back to industry on its hydrocarbon release (HCR) challenge.
Type: News
IChemE releases report on the role of chemical engineering in the biosector
ICHEME’s BioFutures Steering Group has released a report with recommendations on how the Institution can better engage with chemical engineers in the emerging biosector as well as develop opportunities for growth.
Type: News
An alternative CO2 capture process
SCIENTISTS at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), US have developed a simple, alternative process that could be used to remove CO2 from coal-burning power plant emissions. The process requires 24% less energy than industrial benchmark techniques.
Type: News
HeidelbergCement sets Paris-aligned emissions targets
HEIDELBERGCEMENT has set targets to reduce its emissions in line with the Paris Agreement climate goals, becoming the first cement company to have its targets validated under an independent assessment scheme.
Type: News
Royal Charter and By-law changes approved at IChemE AGM
VOTING Members (Fellows and Chartered Members) of IChemE have approved changes to its Royal Charter and By-laws, with the results announced at the AGM on 20 May.
Type: News
No-deal Brexit could close two UK refineries, leaked report warns
TWO UK refineries could close if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, a leaked government report has warned.
Type: News
Steam cracking transforms waste plastic into new
A PROCESS has been developed for steam cracking of plastic waste to produce new plastic, which could be integrated into existing petrochemical facilities.
Type: News
Covid-19 antibody test gives results in 20 minutes
A BLOOD test has been developed by researchers in Australia which can detect Covid-19 antibodies in 20 minutes. The test is easily scalable and up to 700 tests per hour could be performed using hospital equipment.
Type: News
IChemE members now have access to new titles via Knovel and the associated app
ICHEME members can now access new books using IChemE’s online resource Knovel, as well as to the associated app now available to members. The new titles include those on sustainable energy development, and scaleup and commercialisation.
Type: News
BASF will publish carbon footprints for 45,000 products
BASF will release data on the carbon footprints of its entire portfolio of approximately 45,000 products by the end of 2021 as it seeks to help customers measure and reduce emissions through the supply chain.
Type: News
IChemE awards Arup Gold Corporate Partner status
ICHEME has awarded Gold Corporate Partner status to Arup, an international company comprised of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants, and technical specialists. This was in recognition of the company’s commitment to developing the chemical engineering profession.
Type: News
CureVac joins forces with Bayer to speed up supply of Covid-19 vaccine
CUREVAC has agreed to work with Bayer to accelerate the development and supply of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate.
Type: News
Shell resumes production at massive floating LNG plant
SHELL has resumed production of LNG from its huge floating processing plant – Prelude – following a series of project setbacks that halted output for almost a year.
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