Scientists develop novel strategy for sustainable post-lithium-ion batteries

Bristol University scientists are celebrating the performance of sustainable batteries with far-reaching implications for e-vehicles and devices. High-performance sodium and potassium ion batteries have been developed using sustainably sourced cellulose. Scientists at the Bristol Composites Institute...

UK scientists apply pressure to develop sustainable and affordable catalysis for production of biorenewable...

The Process Intensification Group at the School of Engineering, Newcastle University, is using the MultiCell-PLUS High-Pressure Reactor as part of their program of ongoing research to create a new environmentally-friendly generation of catalysts for...

Mini grinding mill closes in on details of ‘green’ chemical reactions

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new approach for observing mechanochemical reactions – where simple ingredients are ground up to make new chemical compounds and materials that can be used in...

Upcoming EU legislation puts industry at crucial crossroads

Industry leaders have called on the European Commission to work together to develop an EU Chemical Industry Transition Pathway to sustain the massive investments required to meet the objectives of the EU Green Deal. This...

IS YOUR SAFETY DATA SHEET REGULATORY COMPLIANCE UP TO DATE FOR 2022?

NEW REACH SDS REQUIREMENTS If you manufacture or supply chemical mixtures which contain hazardous substances, for professional or industrial use, then you must provide a GHS/CLP compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with your products. The European...

Chemical supply chain managing a perfect storm

Tim Doggett, Chief Executive of the Chemical Business Association, highlights the combination of forces contributing to a perfect storm for the chemical supply chain. Identifying the primary causes of the current supply chain issues is...

A Year of UK REACH: Challenges and Considerations for Businesses

After nearly a year into the post-Brexit chemicals regulatory regime, the infrastructure to accommodate UK REACHi registrations has yet to run smoothly. As a result, importers and distributors of chemical substances are struggling to...

Chemical sites: 12 pain points for safety, productivity and efficiency

When it comes to operating in an environment where an explosion, fire or other hazardous incidents can occur, critical communication is something you can’t take for granted. But in an environment where mobile phones...

Simplify Chemical Laboratory Workflows with Advanced Weighing Application Solutions

Balances used in chemical laboratory workflows must deliver accuracy and precision while being robust and intuitive to operate. The Cubis® II portfolio of laboratory balances and applications reflect 150 years of weighing expertise and...

Made Smarter helps SMEs embrace Chemistry 4.0

The chemical sector is experiencing a tectonic shift towards automation of processes and products. However, this presents barriers for SMEs, from finance and a lack of digital skills, to uncertainty over where to start...