Mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times
Scientists have developed a new technique to screen engineered enzyme reactions, which could lead to faster and more efficient creation of medicines and sustainable...
Reduce and remove: The two-pronged approach to the PFAS problem
The discussion surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), driven by the persistence and bioaccumulation of these “forever chemicals” in ecosystems and human bodies, has...
Worm Slime Could Revolutionise the Future of Sustainable Bioplastics
McGill researchers aim to harness the natural process that lets slime shift from liquid to fibre.
A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet...
e-methanol plans for CO2-reduced supply chains
The HyLion network in Scotland plans to produce CO2-reduced hydrogen from renewable energies and convert it into e-methanol
The network’s overarching aim is to establish...
Spotlight on Scottish ABE biorefining champions
A Scottish company is poised to lead a new era in chemicals manufacturing after its core technology was cited as key to the country’s...
High-End Circular Solvents: A Path to Sustainability
Stuart Barker, Commercial Manager EU & UK at Indaver Solvents, explains how recycled solvents provide high-quality materials as part of a carbon-positive circular economy.
Solvents...
How measurement technology is advancing sustainability in the chemical industry
As sustainability becomes a growing priority in chemical manufacturing, VEGA is helping companies optimise processes and reduce environmental impact through state-of-the-art level and pressure...
A genuine way to tackling the industry’s vast energy consumption
The chemical sector is responsible for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, emitting around 2 billion metric tons of CO2 per year. In today’s...
Hydrogen research hub funds 10 new UK projects
Funding totalling £3 million has been awarded to researchers developing new technologies to unlock the carbon-saving potential of hydrogen and low-carbon liquid fuels.
The grants...
Systems engineering of ‘cell factories’ offers sustainable alternative
Engineers from The University of Warwick’s Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre and Imperial College London’s Department of Bioengineering have unveiled how to engineer microbial ‘cell-factories’...
