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Transporting more H2 gas

The Linde Group (Munich, Germany; www.linde.com) has developed a new storage technology that will enable a much more efficient transport of larger amounts of hydrogen. The new solution works at a higher pressure of 500 bars (7,250 psi) and uses…

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Plasma-modified CNTs show promise for water purification

An international team of researchers claims to have developed carbon nanotube (CNT) membranes with an ultrahigh specific-adsorption capacity for salt that is two orders of magnitude higher than that found in current activated-carbon-based water-treatment systems. The team includes researchers from…

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KIT makes ‘gasoline’ for the first time

Last month, the synthesis stage of the bioliq (biomass to liquid Karlsruhe) pilot plant produced gasoline for the first time at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT; Germany; www.kit.edu). The achievement is a milestone in that all stages of the…

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A new catalyst promises to cut the cost of the Fischer-Tropsch process

When coal-derived synthesis gas (syngas) is converted to liquid fuel by the Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) process, the initial product is mostly straight-chain waxy paraffins that can be upgraded by hydroprocessing to obtain diesel fuel and naphtha, which are used for gasoline…

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Cross-coupling catalyst

A highly active nickel catalyst for performing cross-coupling reactions has been developed by the research group of professor Shu Kobayashi at the University of Tokyo (Japan; www.chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp). The researchers were able to immobilize nickel nanoparticles onto a polymer support matrix…

A Valve for Every Application

Let’s face it, valves may not be the most glamorous piece of equipment in a chemical process industries (CPI) facility, but no plant can function without them. In addition, multiple challenges and issues specific to the chemical processing industry affect…

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These resins make tastier orange juice

A process from Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW&PS; Edina, Minn.; www.dowwaterandprocess.com) uses a unique adsorbent resin to improve the taste of orange juice. Amberlite FPX66 is a macroreticular, non-functionalized adsorbent resin with a pore structure designed to capture a…

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New approach for biobutanol reaches ‘lab-pilot’ scale

A continuous fermentation process for making biologically derived butanol from a variety of sugar feedstocks is operating at what developers call “lab-pilot” scale, producing 2.5 liters per day. Engineering studies conducted by the research team forecast that it could be…

Protect flanges with this easy-to-attach device

The Kleerband Flange Protectors provide a quick and easy way to apply protection and prevent corrosion. The devices are simple to install with a worm-gear connection, without the need for special tools. They feature a positive-loading relief-valve vent and plug…

This pump moves fluids when hygiene is required

The CSD Aseptic Series of hygienic centrifugal pumps is suitable for transferring liquids in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, ultra-pure and other process applications where hygiene is critical. The mechanical seal is internal and balanced, fitted with EN 12756/ISO 3069 seats protected…