Chemingineering – Metathesis – Chemical Choreography
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant
Metathesis, a catalytic rearrangement reaction, offers a greener and more sustainable approach to synthesizing crucial organic compounds. With its adherence to the principles of Green Chemistry, metathesis finds applications in various industries, including petrochemicals, polymers, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
CEOs Forum
– Janardhanan Ramanujalu, SABIC
The growing global population and rising temperatures present urgent challenges that require sustainable actions. Urbanization and increased consumption will create opportunities for smart and sustainable solutions in areas such as housing, clothing, technology, and food production. SABIC’S philosophy on sustainability and actions are
expressed.
Energy Transition and Industrial Sustainability
– Mike Guilfoyle, ARC Advisory Group, USA
Energy transition and industrial sustainability are integral to combating climate change and driving transformative advancements in industry. By focusing on areas such as energy efficiency, decarbonization, renewable energy adoption, and responsible sourcing, these efforts contribute to greenhouse gas reduction and address ESG concerns.
Plastic Waste as a Resource: Recycle Engineering, Circular Economy and Sustainability
– Professor Dr. Ganapati D. Yadav
The banning of plastics is not the solution for addressing plastic pollution. Promoting the development of better technologies for plastic recycling and encouraging the use of bioplastics can contribute to the goal of achieving a net-zero future and protecting the planet. It also needs setting up an incentivised system for collecting used plastic products.
Role of Emerging Technologies in Advancing Sustainability
– Dr Bipul B. Saha, Dr. Vangala Ram Naresh Kumar, Sagar Group Institutions
Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Machine Learning (ML), Data Analytics, and Digitalization are powerful tools for enabling sustainability within the chemical industry. The article highlights the role of such technologies.
Plastics: Earth’s Omnipresent Polluter
– Dr MP Sukumaran Nair
The selection of “Beat Plastic Pollution” as the theme for World Environment Day emphasizes the need to raise awareness and find solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of plastic pollution. It encourages discussions on sustainable practises while acknowledging the positive aspects of plastic for a healthier and more environmentally friendly future.
Action Against Plastic Waste Pollution for a Sustainable Future
– Chandrakant Nayak, DOW India
India’s G20 presidency in 2023 highlights the urgent need for decisive action on climate change, resource security, and environmental sustainability. Failing to act boldly now will only exacerbate challenges and impede our ability to adapt in the future.
Bio Based Chemicals – A Way Forward for Sustainability
– Sangeeta Srivastava, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd
The successful implementation of a bio-based economy requires balancing market attractiveness and cost competitiveness. Factors such as feedstock availability, manufacturing efficiency, and value addition through innovation impact cost competitiveness. Emerging technologies like chemolysis and renewable raw materials need scaling up and competitive pricing for success.
Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) Shapes the Future of the Chemicals and Materials Sector
– Christopher vom Berg, Michael Carus, nova-Institute
The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) was established to completely substitute fossil carbon with renewable carbon by 2050, promoting sustainability, climate-friendliness, and circular economy principles. It advocates defossilisation through renewable carbon sources like biomass, CO2, and recycling. The RCI emphasizes the need for policy support, technological advancements, and investments.
Sustainability is Important to Drive Transformation in the Chemical Industry
– Atul Barjatya, Merck Life Sciences
The transformative age of the chemical industry is driven by societal needs for safety, health, and productivity, leading to the development of new materials and a shift towards greener and more sustainable practices. This transition addresses pressing environmental and economic challenges for a better future.
Decarbonization: Where are we Headed?
– Vikash Kumar, Gaurav Singh, ChemBizR
The oil and gas industry, as a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, must actively prioritize and implement measures to reduce CO2 emissions. Collaborative efforts across sectors are essential to effectively address global warming and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Carbon Capture – A Future Conscious Approach
– Ashish Gaikwad, Honeywell Automation India Limited
Carbon capture technologies such as Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting industrial growth, and facilitating a just energy transition. BECCS offers a cost-effective solution by combining carbon removal and energy production, but its implementation relies on sustainable biomass availability.
Waste to Fuel Generation
– Alessia Borgogna, MyRechemical
Promoting circularity in fuel and chemical production through waste-to-chemical processes can help address the carbon consumption disparity and mitigate climate change. By converting difficult-to-recover waste streams into fuels, this technology offers lower carbon footprint alternatives for a sustainable future.
Interview
Dr Radu Baciu, Technical Director of Symphony Group, UK elaborates on how their ground breaking additives are making plastics 100% biodegradable.
Infocus
1. Significance of Vacuum System In Chemical Industry and it’s Optimization Study
2. Waste To Wealth – Resource Recovery From Highly Contaminated Wastewater – A Case Study
3. Zero Liquid Discharge
