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Adam Duckett speaks to the University of Warwick researchers who are recoding microbes into competitive chemical factories
Type: Feature
There are huge opportunities for chemical engineers in the UK nuclear sector, but Luke Crampton says more must be done to raise awareness and create the apprenticeships and case studies needed to attract new blood
Type: Feature
Thomas Michael O’Connor, 1953–2022
THOMAS Michael O’Connor, who dedicated his life to educating chemical engineers about the importance of process safety following the tragic death of his wife, has died aged 68.
Type: News
Video: CSB releases detailed animation of Arkema incident
THE US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a detailed animation of the events leading to the fires that broke out at the Arkema plant flooded by Hurricane Harvey. CSB chair Vanessa Allen Sutherland has called on industry to update its existing emergency plans, warning they may no longer be adequate.
Type: News
UK chemical companies ‘optimistic’ about future growth despite recent decline
CHEMICALS companies have expressed a “high level of optimism” about future growth in the sector, according to the latest survey published by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).
Type: News
Tom Baxter shares more options for chemical engineers to boost energy efficiencies
Type: Feature
RAFFAELLA OCONE has said she will use her IChemE presidency to diversify the chemical engineering community, launch a conferring ceremony for engineers to help bolster the status of the profession, and work to help members embed professionalism in their everyday activities.
Type: News
McGagh, Sorensen and McBride-Wright honoured by the King
CHEMICAL engineers John McGagh, Eva Sorensen and Mark McBride-Wright have been recognised and celebrated for their contributions and service in the Order of Australia awards, and the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours list.
Type: News
How 3D printing of reactors can help chemical engineers with process intensification
Type: Feature
RAY SINNOTT, who had a profound impact on chemical engineers through the book Chemical Engineering Design that he wrote as Volume 6 of the Coulson and Richardson textbook series, has died aged 90.
Type: News
ExxonMobil to invest US$2bn in Texas plant expansion
EXXONMOBIL is to invest US$2bn to expand its chemical plant in Baytown, Texas, US, to maximise the value of increased oil and gas production from the Permian Basin.
Type: News
Update: Anochrome Ltd admits spilling toxic chemical into Walsall canal
ANOCHROME LTD, a company that provides electroplating and coatings, has said it is the source of a toxic sodium cyanide spill that has sparked a major incident in the UK.
Type: News
Chemical synthesis of a retina, and how it can ‘see’ the world around it
Type: Feature
Experts from academia and industry discuss the challenges in chemical engineering education and where it needs to go in future
Type: Feature
Jane Cutler becomes 80th IChemE President
JANE Cutler has become the 80th President of IChemE. She delivered an expansive Presidential address focussed on the need for chemical engineers to adapt and respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by our changing world.
Type: News
In the final part of our series on fusion energy, Mirjana Damjanovic and Lewis Simmons highlight the significant challenge of decommissioning and repurposing a fusion powerplant
Type: Feature
