Aluminum smelting operations require molten cryolite, also commonly called bath, to serve as the electrolyte and dissolve ...

By leveraging advanced analytics platforms, chemical processors are revealing pump trends and insights that help increase ...

A team of scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) recently unveiled a modified version of the “superalloy” ...

For product developers, understanding a substance’s biodegradability is essential in many applications to ensure compliance ...

One way to develop safer, more-sustainable chemical processes is to substitute potentially harmful chemicals with less-risky ...

A new approach to enzyme engineering has overcome many of the operating challenges associated with large-scale bio-based ...

(PB) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) are widely used polymers in a number of products (including vehicle tires, ...

The industrial production of aluminum involves electrolysis of alumina (Al2O3) in molten cryolite, a mineral used as a ...

Decreasing the dependence on expensive platinum-group metals like iridium is vital for the expansion of “green” hydrogen ...

Establishing novel materials and systems is challenging for new companies. However, startup companies can streamline their ...

Enhanced measurement capabilities offer more reliable control to boost quality, reduce waste and ensure safety As optimization, sustainability and safety initiatives continue to be a driving force in ...

Effective measurement of corrosion on process equipment and plant structures offers several benefits to plant operators. These include providing early warnings about damaging ...