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Mitsui announces start of construction for clean-ammonia production facility in U.A.E.
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Tokyo), alongside TA'ZIZ (owned ADNOC), Fertiglobe, and South Korea's GS Energy Corporation, has agreed to commence construction of an ammonia production facility in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E). In addition, Mitsui has signed a loan agreement…
DuPont to acquire contract manufacturer Donatelle Plastics Incorporated
DuPont (Wilmington, Del.) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Donatelle Plastics Incorporated, a leading medical-device contract manufacturer specializing in the design, development and manufacture of medical components and devices. The transaction is expected to close in the third…
CO2-to-methanol conversion improved with catalyst-support ion swap
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL; Oak Ridge, Tenn.; www.ornl.gov) and a team of interdisciplinary scientists tripled the yield of methanol in the catalytic hydrogenation reaction of carbon dioxide by introducing hydrides into the catalyst support material. The researchers…
Focus on Sensors
Sensor-fusion technology boosts predictive maintenance This company introduced new sensor-fusion technology for compatible sensors within its NEON product range (photo). Sensor-fusion technology combines data from multiple sources to deliver a more comprehensive and accurate overview of industrial systems. This technology,…
The next generation of pilot reactors launched at Achema
The Sakura and Sakura Mini next-generation premium pilot reactors (photo) incorporates the latest reactor-vessel technology to provide enhanced performance and efficiency for chemical process scale-up. Sakura includes vessels of up to 100 L, with the option to upgrade to this…
Custom powder containers streamline material transfer
These new powder containers (photo) feature a custom design that streamlines material transfer in a personal-care-product manufacturing process. Developed for a major private-label manufacturer, the powder containers set FDA-compliant, polyethylene bulk containers within durable, steel frames in a configuration that…
Modular Construction: Choosing the Optimal Module Type
Plant process modules are not a one-size-fits-all solution. These considerations can help determine the best size for your project With the growing recognition of the advantages of modular construction over traditional field construction [1, 2], it’s no surprise that an…
Regenerative H2S-Removal Technologies for Biogas Upgrading
Advances in H2S-removal technologies for biogas upgrading are essential for mitigating environmental issues like air pollution and corrosion Biogas, a renewable energy source derived from organic waste and typically comprised mainly of methane, holds great promise for sustainable energy production.…
Improved Mixing Performance Drives Innovation in Battery Development
Effective slurry mixing for electrode material has a significant effect on the performance of a lithium-ion battery fabricated downstream. A collaboration improved the slurry-mixing ability and improved the quality of the electrode materials The global shift towards cleaner and more…
Executive Interview: Clariant Catalysts Business Unit
In this exclusive interview, Jens Cuntze, member of Clariant’s Executive Steering Committee, offers his perspective on the goals, challenges and accomplishments of the Business Unit Catalysts, as well as the challenges faced by the chemical process industries Jens Cuntze is…