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Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the chemicals technology editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.Latest Chemicals Feature
Battery technology is now an area with significant R&D resources being poured into it. Muriel Axford finds out how chemical companies are among the leaders in developing the new generation...
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Safely storing chemicals - because accidents do happen Safely storing chemicals is an essential cog in the wheel of an efficiently run global chemicals industry. Muriel Axford reports on the dangers of chemicals storage and finds out how...
Celebrating Sustainability – Green Chemistry Challenge Awards 2011 Throughout the chemicals industry, innovation is being directed at securing a more sustainable future. Now in its 16th year, the Environmental Protection Agency's US Presidential Green...
Emissions Control: A Positive Trajectory Politically, economically and environmentally; controlling emissions from chemical plants is a global issue. Muriel Axford unravels the red tape of increasingly stringent legislation to find...
Handle With Care: the Hazards of Chemical Packaging Materials produced by the chemical industry pose a number of challenges when it comes to packaging. Muriel Axford reports on how the toxic, dusty, sticky and sensitive nature of chemicals,...
Agricultural Chemicals: A Green Revolution Consumers and legislators are increasingly demanding crop protection products with sustainable environmental footprints. As awareness of environmental impact grows, Muriel Axford reports on...
Hot and Cold – New Techniques for Energy Recovery Chemical companies are finding new ways to improve efficiency through energy recovery – with great results. Several new methods and technologies claim to recover as much as two-thirds of...
Energy and Efficiency: A Green Future for Chemicals Manufacturers agree that improving energy efficiency is the best way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But for such a hugely energy intensive sector, boosting efficiency could also create...
Smart Plant Design The computer aided design of both process and plant has dramatically changed the way chemical newbuilds are constructed. Muriel Axford reports on...
Finding Fusion with Chemical Consultants In a climate of growing complexity businesses are calling on expertise from outside their operations to provide an important overview. The chemical sector, already a complex industry in itself,...
The Chemistry of Sustainability As energy prices rise, and regulation increases, improved energy efficiency makes environmental and economic sense. Muriel Axford explores how in the energy intensive chemicals industry,...
