Chemingineering – Low Hanging Fruit
Only in recent years has methane received adequate recognition of its role in global warming. Reducing methane emissions is a cost-effective strategy to mitigate...
Chemingineering | The Plastic Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the public perception of plastic, promoting its profligate use. Overnight it has been transformed from a muchmaligned villain to...
Chemingineering | Green Hydrogen
Dawn is breaking on the Hydrogen Economy and nations across the developed world are ramping up investments in technologies and infrastructure. This month, our...
Chemingineering – A Novel Batch Reactor
Batch reactor, the workhorse of the specialty chemicals industry, has remained the same in the last two centuries. But a major disruptor has recently...
Chemingineering – Winds of Change
Global wind power capacity increased by 53% in 2020 but has to triple in the coming decade if global warming has to be limited to...
Chemingineering: Aerogel-Wonder Insulation
Aerogel insulation is a game-changer for industry. Its low thermal conductivity and hydrophobic properties make it a formidable defence against temperature extremes and corrosion...
Chemingineering | Wonder Material
Almost everyone uses the first 2D material graphene extensively, without knowing the wonders of the material. This material is admired by the scientific community...
Chemingineering – Sustainability by Design
The new “Sustainability by Design” concept proposed by EU will transform the global chemical industry. The innovative framework aims to improve product safety, reduce...
Chemingineering | Seabed Mining
Polymetallic nodules found on the ocean floor are emerging as alternative sources of Cobalt and Nickel, whose demand is surging on the back of...
Chemingineering | Capturing Carbon
This month, our columnist explains why Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is an important tool to mitigate Global Warming. The prohibitive costs of CCS...