Chemical Industry Digest – July 2023 Issue

Chemingineering – Fascinating Fluorine
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant
Fluorine’s incorporation into molecules imparts beneficial properties, seen in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, electrical and electronic materials, and batteries. Materials, with exceptional resistance to chemicals and heat are made. Fluorochemistry
offers fascinating opportunities, but environmental issue should be taken care of.

Enhancing Drug Solubility: A Key Challenge in Pharmaceutical Development
– Dr Sanjay Jain, Alembic Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Drug solubility is a crucial factor influencing drug performance and therapeutic efficacy as its improved solubility leads to increased bioavailability and more efficacy. Article covers strategies to enhance drug solubility including on advanced techniques.

Navigating the Landscape of the Specialty Chemical Sector: An Overview and Insights
– Naresh Patel, Ami Organics Ltd.
The specialty chemical sector is a rapidly growing industry with diverse applications in healthcare, agriculture,electronics, and more. The industry’s  future outlook remains bright, driven by innovations and partnerships, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, says the author.

Photocatalysis: A Green Chemistry Approach for Wastewater Treatment 
– Dr. Rakshit Ameta, Prof. Suresh Ameta
Advanced oxidation processes, particularly photocatalysis, offer a green and effective
solution for wastewater treatment. How photocatalysis works is well explained including
what enhances photocatalytic activity.

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Harnessing Emerging Technologies in the Pharmaceutical Industry
– Harsha Gurulingappa, Merck IT Center
The pharmaceutical and life science industries are rapidly adopting AI and allied technologies, such as Generative AI and Large Language Models, to enhance drug discovery, molecular research, and manufacturing processes according to the author.

Chemical Safety and the Hidden Hazards: A Challenge in the Oil and Gas Industry
– Dr. Ashish Mulraj Ved
The article enumerates the serious hazards with real-world case studies and its consequences.

Interview – Zarir N Langrana, Executive Director, Tata Chemicals
The scope and importance of sustainability and how it is driving technological and attitudinal changes in industry and in Tata Chemicals is well articulated.