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Nyssa Nair, Steven Pratt, Paul Lant and Bronwyn Laycock explain the use of bacteria to produce biodegradable plastics
Type: Feature
The Engineering Mindset Part 4: Complex or Complicated? There are no silver bullets
Chris and Penny Hamlin say that in complex systems, the path to success is never a single solution, but instead a dynamic mix of approaches that co-evolve
Type: Feature
Why Should Cybersecurity Matter to You?
IChemE has launched fact files on the importance of cybersecurity in the process industries. Helen Kilbride explains why cybersecurity must be on your radar
Type: Feature
Making polycarbonate from sugar and CO2
CHEMISTS at the University of Bath, UK, have developed a process to create polycarbonate plastic from sugars and CO2, which is more sustainable and safer than conventional methods.
Type: News
Viewpoint: Embracing New GenAI-enabled Teaching
Far from replacing teachers, Christopher Honig says GPTs could blend learning and evaluation into seamless, dynamic experiences
Type: Feature
Shell sets methane reduction target
SHELL has said it will reduce methane leaks by installing new equipment at its operations, as the company echoes similar commitments made by fellow energy majors.
Type: News
Green hydrogen hub greenlit for New South Wales in A$207m deal
AUSTRALIA is powering on with its commitment for regional green hydrogen, with the New South Wales (NSW) government granting planning approval for a A$207.6m (US$137m) hydrogen hub in Western Australia.
Type: News
Green ammonia project set for launch in UK today
SIEMENS will launch a demonstration project in the UK today to showcase the potential of using ‘green ammonia’ for energy storage.
Type: News
UK battery technology funding announced
BATTERY technology in the UK received a boost today, as the government announced £246m (US$321m) of investment as part of its industrial strategy for a low carbon economy.
Type: News
Gas plant explosion in China kills 15
A GASIFICATION plant in China’s central Henan province has exploded, killing 15 people and seriously injuring 15 others.
Type: News
Explosion at Texas chemicals facility
THREE people have been injured in an explosion at the Texas Petroleum Chemical (TPC) Group facility Texas, US.
Type: News
Increasing the recycling rate of electric vehicle batteries
A PARTNERSHIP between Nordic clean energy company Fortum, and Finnish speciality recycling company Crisolteq will make over 80% of an electric vehicle (EV) battery recyclable.
Type: News
Integrating Cybersecurity into the Chemical Engineering Curriculum
With cybersecurity now a core subject for many higher education institutions, the National University of Singapore shares details of their process safety digitalisation course to inspire other institutions struggling with already packed curriculums
Type: Feature
G7 nations make first coal phase out commitment
G7 NATIONS have announced a commitment to achieving “predominantly decarbonised electricity sectors” by 2035 and taking “concrete and timely” steps towards phasing out unabated coal power. This is the first time G7 countries have committed to phasing out coal.
Type: News
BASF and ExxonMobil form gas-treating alliance
BASF and ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing will work together to develop new gas-treating solvents and process technologies for use in natural gas processing and refining.
Type: News
BP buys US biogas firm for US$4.1bn in push to go net zero
BP is buying US biogas producer Archaea Energy for US$4.1bn as part of its plans to reduce its reliance on fossil fuel production.
Type: News
IChemE member wins Malaysian award
A PRESTIGIOUS award that honours outstanding young Malaysians has been won by IChemE Member Denny Ng.
Type: News
CO2 Capture: Putting the Sea into CCS
Amanda Jasi and Kerry Hebden talk to companies developing technologies to capture CO2 from the ocean
Type: Feature
The UK engineers working to kickstart the hydrogen economy
Engineers across the UK are researching hydrogen’s role in decarbonising industry, exploring ammonia for greener steel and repurposing offshore assets for hydrogen transport. Adam Duckett caught up with three of them to ask what they expect to achieve and the engineering challenges they will need to overcome
Type: News
Green electricity and electric vehicles: Martin Pitt FIChemE thinks we might have been here before
Type: Feature
