The Chemical and Process Engineering division is a group for members working in the chemical, biochemical and process engineering sectors, providing CPD and networking events for engineers in these areas.
Researchers have identified new ways that certain substances can interfere with people’s hormone system and brain development.
Applying a small voltage to a catalyst can increase the rates of reactions used in petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and many other processes.
New coating protects nitrogen-fixing bacteria from heat and humidity, which could allow them to be deployed for large-scale agricultural use.
Minerals in ancient meteorites offer insights into the origin of almost three-quarters of the Earth’s surface.
Chemical engineers have designed a fuel that ignites only with the application of electric current. Since it doesn't react to flames and cannot start accidental fires during storage or transport, it is a 'safe' liquid fuel.
These highly stable metal-organic frameworks could be useful for applications such as capturing greenhouse gases.
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