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Cyborg bacteria make chemicals from sunlight
“CYBORG” bacteria covered in tiny solar panels have been demonstrated to produce acetic acid from sunlight, water and air – providing a potential feedstock for biosynthesis of fuels and plastics.
Type: News
Steel furnace reignited after two years
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, has formally restarted an idle furnace at a Liberty Steel plant in Rotherham, UK.
Type: News
Nanoparticles for non-invasive scar detection
NANOPARTICLES which emit fluorescent signals in the presence of scar cells could be used for non-invasive early detection of scarring.
Type: News
CPI partners with RSC to tackle chemical science challenges
TECHNOLOGY innovation centre CPI has partnered with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as part of the learned society’s Synergy programme. The programme aims to promote cross-industry collaboration to enable participating companies to tackle complex chemical science challenges that can hinder development.
Type: News
IChemE publishes biosector career profiles
ICHEME has launched a collection of chemical engineering career profiles to inspire the next generation into a career in the bioeconomy.
Type: News
New Kletz book compiles safety pioneer’s lessons for a new generation
ICHEME has published a new book showcasing the works of process safety pioneer Trevor Kletz.
Type: News
IChemE member is Australia’s first Chief Circular Engineer
ICHEME member Ali Abbas, one of Australia’s leading chemical engineers, has been announced as Australia’s first Chief Circular Engineer, a new role which will help accelerate Australia’s transition to a circular economy.
Type: News
50 technologies that could change the world
BIOLOGICALLY-INSPIRED AI, data stored in DNA, and power beamed from space are among 50 emerging technologies that the UK’s innovation agency says could shape the economy in 2040 and beyond.
Type: News
I HOPE the following will not be perceived as a rant; I have no wish to offend with an intemperate polemic, but hope rather to catalyse useful debate by reporting two illustrative cases where there was an exchange of views with the regulator. Both cases relate to hazardous area installations, but that is really beside the point. There are wider questions here.
Type: Feature
Tesla Battery Day: Leading the Charge in Battery Innovation
A look at Tesla's exciting innovations in battery chemistry, cell design, and manufacturing methods.
Type: Feature
Plastic Recycling: A Crosslinking Approach for Managing Mixed Waste
Amanda Jasi talks to Eugene Chen, Sanat Kumar, and Tomislav Rovis about the crosslinking solution they are developing to produce higher-value products from recycled mixed plastic waste
Type: Feature
COP27: Three Things I Would Revisit for COP28
David Simmonds suggests three ways that could help next year's COP28 deliver real results
Type: Feature
Industry and universities have a plan to boost process safety awareness among students
Type: Feature
The BioFutures Programme will address the opportunities and challenges faced by the chemical engineering profession and the biosector
Type: Feature
Queen of Perak presents IChemE Awards to outstanding young engineers
Her Royal Highness Zara Salim, Queen of Perak, presented two promising chemical engineers with trophies at the IChemE Malaysia Awards on 15 October.
Type: News
IChemE Fellows receive Queen’s Birthday Honours
HER Majesty The Queen has awarded birthday honours to IChemE Fellow Katherine Hirschfeld and Honorary Fellow Andrew Hopkins. Honours were also awarded to resigned Fellow, Mark Toner, and Kathryn Fagg, who is not an IChemE member, but is a chemical engineer who is set to speak at this year’s Chemeca.
Type: News
Australian mining leads the way in tailings safety
THE Australian minerals industry has released a communiqué, which reinforces its position as a global leader in mine tailings safety.
Type: News
ExxonMobil and medical product accelerator collaborate to produce PPE
EXXONMOBIL and the Global Center of Medical Innovation (GCMI) have initiated multi-sector and joint-development projects to rapidly redesign and manufacture reusable personal protection equipment (PPE), such as face shields and masks, for healthcare workers. This will help to meet demand for products in short supply due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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