The Metalysis electrolysis process - applicable to 49 elements of the periodic table - is producing metals and metal alloys which are driving forward electronics, semiconductors, hypersonics, aerospace, and defence, writes CEO Nitesh Shah. The need for advanced materials has...

Dr. Marc Feldmann, senior principal, Data & AI, Alexander Thamm, explains Agentic AI and its potential for the chemical industry in this Chemical Industry Journal exclusive. Remember Clippy, Microsoft Word’s uninvited paperclip assistant from the ‘90s? While Clippy faded into history,...

By: Olaf Gierlichs-Steffens Senior Underwriter at Atradius The chemical industry is poised for growth over the next two years, despite being amongst the worst impacted by the 2022-2023 energy crisis. The sector heavily relies on energy, and as natural gas and...

Yes, we know the global chemical industry continues to face unprecedented challenges. But where there is risk and uncertainty, there is also opportunity for growth and positive change. This is why MegaChem (UK) Ltd remains the trusted, reliable partner of choice...

The UK chemical manufacturing industry has faced strong economic headwinds since 2020, contracting by almost 10% in 2023 alone.1 Yet it continues to face significant challenges in high energy prices and increasingly rigorous decarbonisation legislation. While the sector is not...

Dr Carol Treasure, Founder and CEO, XCellR8 New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for product safety and claim support What are NAMs and what are the regulators saying about them? There’s no doubt that advances in animal-free science are outpacing regulatory change, so how can...

Jerry Lewis, Chief Technical Officer for Kilfrost and Co-Chair of the SAE International G-12 Aircraft Deicing Fluid Committee, reflects on the evolution of aircraft deicing fluids and the innovations shaping the future of aviation safety. In the 1930s, aviation faced...

Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has many benefits, including its highly regarded continuous professional development (CPD) programme. The RSC offers tailored support to all its members, with membership categories focused on specific points of a chemical scientist’s...

Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil offers an expert insight into how the chemicals industry can minimise risk while maximising efficiency. Chemical manufacturers have weathered a tumultuous landscape in recent years: navigating the complexities of a global pandemic; adapting to regulatory shifts;...

Dr Vinod Kumar, of Cranfield University, discusses his pioneering research into bio-renewables, engineering organisms to deliver high-quality chemical products from waste products such as bread. Biorefineries are the obvious alternative to fossil-based chemicals, a sustainable way forward for the low...

Technology is a powerful - yet surprisingly under-utilised - tool in chemical supply chains. Now is the time to harness its full potential, using collaboration and data as the catalysts, says Arvind Ambo, Global Vertical Excellence Manager at A.P....

For oligonucleotide api manufacturers, putting in place capacity and sustainability solutions will be essential to meet increased demand. The molecules will be needed in ever greater quantities to fulfil rising needs as new uses are found in research, diagnosis...

By Robert Smith, Customer Services Executive at Pricefx Business plans and targets for 2022 need to be redrawn in the face of persistently volatile market conditions. Robert Smith, of Pricefx, explains how businesses can maintain focus in these challenging times. The chemical...

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers across the broadest spectrum of industry. Our business units provide a full-line portfolio and tailor-made solutions, marketing, supply-chain solutions, technical...

Already recognised on the ground as a rising star in the world of trade shows, ChemUK has now been shortlisted for a stellar award by Exhibition News. HELEN COMPSON hears what else 2021 holds for this unique expo. ChemUK is...

By Lizzy Ratcliffe Following our Precious Elements campaign last year – which raised awareness of the supply risks to elements in our personal devices such as mobile phones – we have conducted further research to quantify how the COVID-19 pandemic...