Chemical Industry Digest – March 2024 Issue

Chemingineering – Precision Chemicals
– K Sahasranaman, Independent Consultant 
The speciality chemicals industry thrives on innovation, customization, and sustainability. Generative AI accelerates R&D, enhances formulations, and optimizes manufacturing, fostering growth and competitiveness.

Beyond Chemistry: The Art and Science of Specialty Chemical Innovation
– Gopal Agrawal, Anupam Rasayan 
India’s chemical industry thrives on innovation, sustainability, and skill development, navigating global trends through custom synthesis and embracing technology for future
growth and competitiveness.

Biomanufacturing: Pioneering Sustainability Through Biotransformation
– Dr Pramod Kumbhar, Sampanna Kharbade Praj Industries 
The article explores the chemical industry shift to ethanol for sustainability, emphasizing biotransformation, biomanufacturing, and renewable chemicals. It discusses the role of biorefineries in producing biofuels, bioplastics, and other eco-friendly materials, highlighting their potential for a greener future.

Trends in Advanced Process Control and Optimisation
–Peter Reynolds, ARC Advisory Group
Manufacturers increasingly prioritize advanced process control (APC) and optimization for profitability, sustainability, and efficiency. Simplified deployment and maintenance, aided by AI, drive growth.

AI Technology for Process Efficiency Improvement in Chemical Industry
–Rohit Kochar, Bert Labs 
The article highlights the challenges in adoption of AI in the chemical manufacturing industry despite its potential for improving process efficiency. It emphasizes the importance of robust digital infrastructure and quality data for AI implementation, advocating for early adoption to gain competitive advantage.

CEO’s Forum – Vinod Paremal, Evonik India Pvt.Ltd
The world is at a crucial intersection with several digitally powered technologies converging simultaneously that are set to transform business and industry in undreamt of ways. Read the marvellous potential and impacts of this from a leading expert.