Green Chemicals

Huge energy problem still not tackled

The chemical industry is disappointed by the Government’s lack of support to help tackle energy costs, says a leading UK trade organisation. The Chemical Industries...

Partnership is key

How to master your energy transition to carbon neutrality. Mechanical Engineer, Jeff Parr-May prides himself in a longstanding career in the energy sector. Since Jeff joined...

Lithium plant seeks to lower ‘eco’ impact

Europe’s first lithium refinery is aiming for production of lithium hydroxide with the lowest possible environmental impact. The partnership between sustainable supply chain provider Circulor...

HydRegen’s proprietary enzyme platform implemented into sustainable chemical processes

Bioscience company HydRegen focuses on sustainable chemical manufacturing using their proprietary enzyme based redox platform. The company has received £385,000 in new funding from the...

Europe chemical recycling to keep growing but legislative, infrastructure challenges remain

Chemical recycling continues to attract a wealth of investment in Europe and is still seen by many as the only potential way to meet...

INEOS, Petroineos and Plastic Energy in plastic recycling breakthrough

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and Plastic Energy are working together on a trial to convert ‘hard to recycle plastic material’, such as flexible...

Rubber holds key to long-lasting, safer EV batteries

Georgia Tech engineers have solved common problems (slow lithium-ion transport and poor mechanical properties) using rubber electrolytes. For electric vehicles (EVs) to become mainstream, they...

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...

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...

Collaboration on bio-based acrylonitrile for carbon fibre applications

The new agreement with Trillium Renewable Chemicals will enable Solvay’s development of sustainable, bio-carbon fibre for use in various applications. Solvay and Trillium Renewable Chemicals...