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Explosion Protection in Hydrogen Applications: Principles, Practice and Technology

The use of hydrogen brings unique safety challenges, especially explo- sion risks. As its use grows across industries, effective explosion pro- tection becomes essential. Understanding the principles, practices, and technologies behind explosion protection ensures reliable operations and safeguards people, equipment,…

Natural gas contaminant measurement made easy

Advanced technology for continuous measurements of multiple natural gas contaminants for custody transfer, tariffs compliance, and process monitoring Natural gas contaminants such as H2S, H2O and CO2 constitute a significant hazard to an operator’s business as they represent both safety and…

LG Chem and Zeiss announce alliance on photopolymer film for holographic displays

Zeiss (Jena, Germany; www.zeiss.com), known worldwide for expertise in optics and photonics, and LG Chem (Seoul, South Korea; www.lgchem.com), a leader in advanced materials, announced their strategic alliance that stands for robust, sustainable, and innovative photopolymer film supply on industrial…

November 2025 editorial roundup

The following is a video of senior editors Mary Page Bailey and Scott Jenkins discussing some of the highlights from the November 2025 issue of Chemical Engineering.  To watch, click the video link below: YouTube Link https://youtu.be/11eYPn5G-MA  

Advanced Mixing Technologies for Efficient Lithium Processing

In lithium processing, advanced mixing technologies — applied across the crystallization, carbonization and decomposition steps — can serve as critical enablers in meeting efficiency, scalability and sustainability demands Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is a key raw material in the production of…

Globe Valves’ Pivotal Role in Liquid Hydrogen Production

As the hydrogen economy matures and production scales up, critical equipment like valves must evolve to ensure safe and optimized handling and transport According to the Energy Transition Council, the overall share of fossil fuels is expected to decrease significantly…

Improving Level Measurement for Solids

Selecting the right technology to ensure accurate and reliable level measurement can help solve the unique challenges posed by storing and processing solid materials Advanced measurement solutions are helping to enhance process control, operational efficiency and safety throughout the chemical…

Facts At Your Fingertips: Solids Drying Mechanisms and Material Properties

Drying can be defined as the vaporization and removal of liquids from a solution, suspension or other solid-liquid mixture to form a dry solid. Drying occurs as a result of the vaporization of liquid by supplying heat to wet solid…

Software Features Empower Process Optimization

AI, machine learning and predictive analytics encourage faster, data-driven decision making To help offset the loss of experienced operators and optimize operations, advanced features, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and predictive analytics, are being applied to software…

MOF story shows science’s strengths

In October, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize for chemistry to three pioneers who were instrumental in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Richard Robson (University of Melbourne; www.unimelb.edu.au), Susumu Kitagawa (Kyoto University; www.kyoto-u.ac.jp and…