Chemingineering | The 4th Revolution
Our columnist presents Industry 4.0, which has the potential to transform the chemical industry in unimaginable ways. Though the principles are clear, the opportunities...
Chemingineering | Compelling Chemistry
This month, our columnist takes a peep into the intriguing world of Mechanochemistry, where chemical reactions are initiated by mechanical forces. Mechanochemical reactions are...
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...
Chemingineering | Measuring Sustainability
Our columnist, Sahasranaman, looks at various metrics and indices to measure and rank sustainability. Though easy to understand qualitatively, sustainability is too complex to...
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 – 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 – Non-Lithium Batteries
Massive capacities of energy storage are required for accelerated adoption of renewable power. Metal-air batteries made from cheaper and widely available iron, zinc and...
Chemingineering- Mystery of Static
Static electricity, often dismissed as a benign force, can lead to devastating consequences in industrial settings. Despite its association with fires and explosions, static...
Chemingineering | Caring Hands
As the world continues to battle the deadly coronavirus, the chemical industry has risen to the occasion and is helping to keep the warriors...
Chemingineering – Delta Hazop
Delta Hazop is an effective tool for identifying and assessing significant risk in operating plants. It focuses on the subtle and creeping changes that...