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E-book: Chemical processes
Specifying the right analyzer for online process measurements requires a thorough understanding of the sample conditions, all components present and the primary purpose or intent of the measurement.
EPA amends PFAS destruction and disposal guidance
Technologies with the lowest potential for releasing PFAS to the environment based on site-specific conditions are recommended.
Improving coating performance and efficiency in agricultural equipment manufacturing — A case study: UNIA Group
UNIA Group, a leading European OEM with over 140 years of manufacturing experience, modernized its coating operations by implementing advanced powder and liquid finishing technologies.
New liquid metal micro pump could transform soft robotics
The tiny pump, which is roughly the size of a pea, is powered by liquid metal that converts electrical energy into fluid motion.
New rotary vane vacuum pumps deliver enhanced chemical resistance
The DuoVane 12 C and 22 C deliver high-performance, durable vacuum solutions tailored for challenging process environments.
Cole-Parmer unveils cloud-connected MasterflexLive peristaltic pumps
This new pump technology brings the internet of things (IoT) to pump applications, giving operators the ability to remotely control and monitor pumps via the internet.
DIAvent maxFlow for high-performance batteries
Maximum flow rate, adjustable trigger pressure and autonomous resealing combine in a single degassing valve.
Forward osmosis for food concentration
Forward osmosis (FO) represents a shift toward a more sustainable and quality focused model by using osmotic pressure to remove water as an alternative to heat or high hydraulic pressure.
Spider silk-inspired method transforms corn protein into ultra-tough plastic alternative
The scientists turned to a corn protein called zein, which is abundant, renewable and naturally hydrophobic. Because the material is also relatively brittle, the team took inspiration from the way spiders spin their silk to improve the zein’s mechanical strength.
Inflatable ‘marshmallow’ wings could make drones safer, more efficient
The team from Celeste Ecoflyers suggests that large, heavy drones tend to pose a significant cybersecurity risk, because they can be hijacked and potentially used for nefarious purposes by malicious hackers.
Freshwater mussel protein could inspire stronger medical-grade glues
The protein, called Dbfp7, is derived from the quagga mussel and, despite lacking a specific chemical feature that enables it to stick to surfaces underwater, it still proved capable of this type of adhesion.
Perfect hold — even at over 100 bar
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies presents an elastomer-based sealing solution for carbon dioxide air-conditioning compressors.
Hydrogen and chemicals derived from biowaste
A new electrochemical system enables the simultaneous production of hydrogen and value-added chemicals using waste glycerol.
Modular TPE bellows for special-purpose vehicles and industrial applications
Using a modular tooling concept, custom-designed bellows made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) can be produced with significantly reduced tooling and fixed costs.
Arburg at Interplas 2026: Pioneering trends for the British and Irish plastics industry
This marks the first time Arburg’s new standard electric Allrounder Trend machines will be on show to a large trade visitor audience in the U.K.
Scientists use bacteria to transform trash into cosmetic ingredients
This finding promises to potentially help create a more sustainable path to manufacturing medium-chain carboxylic acids (MCCAs), which is a family of molecules used in the making of cosmetics, cleaning products, agricultural feed, antimicrobials and nutritional supplements.
“Click-clotting” halts bleeding in seconds and could reshape emergency care
The new approach, dubbed "click clotting," unites red blood cell surface proteins via a chemical reaction, thus producing a biocompatible clot that is reportedly 13 times more fracture resistant and four times more adhesive than natural blood clots.
Beer waste finds new life as eco-friendly paper
According to the researchers, the brewer's spent grain features a composition rich in cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin — which also happen to be key components for papermaking.
Depleted oil fields repurposed for hydrogen supply
The commercialization and global deployment of subsurface hydrogen production from depleted oil and gas reservoirs advances in a collaborative effort involving Eclipse Energy and Wood.
Fruit wash eliminates 94% of pesticides, keeps grapes fresh for 15 days at room temperature
The new solution, developed by a team from the University of British Columbia (UBC), reportedly removes the majority of surface chemicals and helps fruit stay fresh for longer.