Chemical supply chain remains resilient although problems persist
The chemical supply chain has faced numerous challenges in recent years, many of which continue to this day. Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), looks at the continued impact of these...
Industry leaders share their digital plans for 2023
Digitalisation seems to be on everyone’s mind as chemical industry professionals look to take advantage of exciting new technologies to improve processes, reduce costs and increase quality and safety. Nokia’s recent survey of industry...
Supporting the chemical sector’s green transition
With sustainable development at the top of the global agenda, Elaine McGavin, Regulatory and Responsible Care Lead at the Chemical Business Association (CBA), highlights the impacts and opportunities of adopting sustainable practices throughout the...
Novel nanotechnology solution for cleaner, safer air
The pandemic taught us many things, not least that the airborne transmission of pathogens is a major concern to the public at large and subsequently there has been an increased focus on ventilation and...
Maersk champions a new technology era for predictive logistics
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...
‘Quantum advantage’ to improve drug discovery and development
A quantum computing start-up has partnered with IBM in a bid to solve complex issues in life sciences through quantum algorithms.
This collaboration brings together IBM’s hardware, software and quantum applications expertise with Algorithmiq’s cutting-edge...
Sustainable, efficient manufacturing is driven by data
Data-driven technologies that characterise Industry 4.0, such as Process Analytical Technology (PAT), can reduce the environmental impact of processes and products, and help futureproof facilities. Martin Gadsby, VP at Optimal Industrial Technologies, explains how.
Pharmaceutical...
Baby Number Two could be the favourite child
A new hydrogen-diesel hybrid engine affectionately known as “baby number two” could help to decarbonise some of Australia’s heaviest industries.
That’s according to an interesting article recently produced on the BBC News website.
In its infancy,...
Scientists construct rare molecules from the Bahamas which could treat disease and infection
Scientists have created a much faster way to make certain complex molecules, which are widely used by pharmaceuticals for antibiotics and anti-fungal medicines.
The first-of-its-kind discovery by chemists at the University of Bristol has the...
The Impact of Climate Change, in Particular Extreme Temperatures, on Process Safety
It is becoming increasingly difficult for sceptics to argue against not only the existence of climate change and global warming, but also, its impact on our lives.
For example, in 1980, there were a little...