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CHEMICALLY active catalysts have been 3D printed in a single step, which researchers say could allow the rapid production of customised designs across several industries.
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Advanced nuclear design gets Canadian approval
THE Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has given the first regulatory nod to a commercial Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) design in North America.
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People should stay in their homes after a nuclear accident
MASS relocation of residents following a major nuclear accident is largely unnecessary, according to new research in the UK.
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New zeolite separates ethane from ethylene
A NEW zeolite that can separate ethane from ethylene could “significantly” reduce the amount of energy and emissions needed for the ethylene production process.
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Eni and Shell to face Nigeria bribery charges
AN Italian judge has ruled that Shell and Eni must face charges of aggravated international corruption over their purchase of the OPL 245 oil block in Nigeria.
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UK plastic recycling crisis expected
THE UK’S recycling industry says it may not be able to cope with an increase in plastic waste, as a Chinese ban on imports comes into force.
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Trump proposes opening most US waters to drilling
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s administration has revealed a plan to open almost all US offshore waters to oil and gas drilling.
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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.
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Successful testing of fission reactor for future space exploration
NASA has demonstrated that its prototype nuclear fission reactor can operate safely and produce the power required for future space missions.
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IChemE member honoured by World Economic Forum
IChemE member Rona Chandrawati has been named in the World Economic Forum’s 2018 Young Scientists Community of 50, which lists scientists under the age of 40 who have made outstanding contributions to research.
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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.
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Chester engineering faculty faces relocation due to proximity to oil refinery
THE University of Chester is facing the possibility of relocating its £120m (US$160m) science and engineering faculty at Thornton Science Park after the local council refused to grant retrospective planning permission due to the proximity of Stanlow oil refinery.
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CO2 shortage sparks concerns over food and drinks supplies
BEER, fizzy drinks, and poultry supplies are at risk of disruption in the UK following a shortage of carbon dioxide.
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BP helps to ‘future proof’ students’ skills
BP has launched the Skills Refinery, an online global portal developed to help improve student employability. In addition, a global challenge will be instituted in which the inaugural winning team will win a trip to the 2019 One Young World Summit in London.
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BASF announces strategy to boost growth but keep emissions flat
BASF has outlined a strategy to outpace average global chemical sales while stagnating emissions.
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Walt Disney’s safety manager to speak at Hazards 29 conference
MIKE Bell, worldwide safety and health manager at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will deliver the Trevor Kletz Memorial Lecture at IChemE’s Hazards 29 conference in 2019.
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Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national workplace health and safety regulator, has fed back to industry on its hydrocarbon release (HCR) challenge.
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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.
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Kevin Dixon-Jackson (1947-2019)
KEVIN Dixon-Jackson, a longstanding member of IChemE’s Hazards conference organising committee, passed away peacefully on 12 January following a long career dedicated to understanding and improving industrial process safety.
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EU fails to agree a net zero emissions target for 2050
FOUR countries have blocked an EU proposal which aims to set a net zero emissions target for the bloc for 2050.
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