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Intelligent chemistry for mining: BASF invests in R&D As new finds decline, the mining industry is looking to chemical companies to maximise the value of low-grade deposits. Julian Turner talks to David Timms, BASF's business director for...
Stirring up the biofuel mix The world's thirst for biofuel is growing but there is a clear conflict of interests when it comes to land use. With rising food prices as much of a global issue as climate change and...
Storing for the future – battery chemicals 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...
Going green: chemical wastewater treatment Well-treated wastewater has enormous potential as a source of water for crops, households and industry. Rowan Watt-Pringle investigates whether new chemical treatments are providing green...
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...
