Much of the planet’s lithium is contained in brine, but the concentration is often quite low, making it difficult to efficiently extract lithium — typical extraction technologies may only demonstrate 30–60% yield. Adionics (Les Ulis, France; www.adionics.com) has developed a…
This company recently released a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) functionality into its predictive maintenance solution — Senseye Predictive Maintenance (photo). This advance makes predictive maintenance more conversational and intuitive. Through this new release of Senseye Predictive Maintenance with generative…
Researchers at Lund University (Sweden; www.lth.se) have succeeded in converting worn-out cotton sheets into new viscose fibers using a process that — for the first time — enables all of the viscose to be recycled. Current recycling methods often require…
When considering the use of a silo discharge system to help convey materials, it is crucial to assess the specific requirements of the materials being stored, the operational goals and the overall system compatibility Storing and handling dry bulk powders…
Interphex 2024 (www.interphex.com) — a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology event — will be held April 16–18 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The event will feature more than 450 exhibitors, as well as a dual-track conference…
This company’s SmartAXIS touch family has been expanded with the new FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI (photo). A compact all-in-one form factor combines built-in full function controller features and functions, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 7-in. touchscreen…
With the growth of ‘white biotechnology,’ industrial fermentation processes and large-scale fermenters will play a key role. Presented here are some design considerations In fermentation, microorganisms, animal and plant cells are used to produce chemical compounds. Enzymes, pharmaceutical ingredients, amino…
Technip Energies (Paris) and LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Skokie, Ill.) were selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $200 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act…
Nalco Water, the Ecolab, Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.) water-management brand, announced the opening of a wastewater treatment plant in Shell Jurong Island, Singapore. Commencing operations earlier this year, this facility is designed to handle variable bio-treater wastewater. The plant utilizes…
Repsol S.A. (Madrid, Spain) and Bunge (St. Louis, Mo.) have agreed to partner in the development of new opportunities to help meet the growing demand for lower carbon intensity feedstocks for the production of renewable fuels. This alliance, the first…