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The Chemical Engineer (tce) serves as the official magazine for the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), which acts as a central resource for professionals in the fields of chemical, biochemical, and process engineering across the globe.

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Carbon capture reactor achieves commercial scale, which makers say will capture 100,000 t/y of CO2

5 days ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Sam Baker

BRITISH carbon capture and storage (CCS) company Carbon Clean has achieved commercial scale for its series of modular reactors, which it expects to capture up to 100,000 t/y of CO2. Carbon Clean’s announcement comes after testing the latest in their CycloneCC series of reactors, which uses a centrifuge to extract CO2 from industrial flue gases. Using a patented solvent derived from amine-promoted buffer salts, its target industries are cement production, steel production and waste incineration.
Bristol Myers Squibb signs US$11bn deal to manufacture BioNTech lung cancer treatment

5 days ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Sam Baker

GERMAN drug developer BioNTech has signed an agreement with US pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) to manufacture a new cancer treatment, in a deal worth up to US$11bn. The new drug, called BNT327, is currently in global phase 3 clinical trials – the final stage before a drug can be licensed. BioNTech is currently evaluating BNT327’s use as a standard treatment for lung cancer. The company says more than 1,000 patients have been treated in clinical trials so far.
Robot-built solar satellites poised to beam constant power from space

6 days ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

THE UK Atomic Energy Agency (UKAEA) has shown that remotely operated robots could build gigawatt-scale solar power satellites, marking a step towards “24/7 clean power”. The UKAEA is working with cleantech firm Space Solar on its proof-of-concept AlbaTRUSS project to develop robotic technologies that can build space infrastructure without human intervention. Space Solar is developing a solar-harvesting system that will include satellites, mirrors, and wireless power transmission.
Water treatment projects among winners of £42m round of funding from regulator

1 week ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Sam Baker

PILOT projects to improve water treatment were among the biggest winners in the latest round of a funding competition led by regulator Ofwat. The regulator announced the 16 winners of its fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge last week, allocating a total of £42m (US$56.7m) to company proposals to improve water systems in England and Wales.
Inside the Alcohol-free Beer Revolution

1 week ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

With the increase of low- and no-alcohol drinkers in the UK, Aniqah Majid investigates how 0% beer is made and whether you can taste the difference WELL, it certainly tastes like beer,” I say as the bartender serves me a half pint of “alcohol-free” IPA. I have just tried a 0% IPA from Scottish brewer Brulo – it was strong, a little bit bitter, and fruity.
At least five killed and six missing after chemical plant explosion in China

1 week ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Sam Baker

AN EXPLOSION at a chemical plant in the Shandong province in eastern China yesterday has killed at least five people. Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported late last night that six people were missing. Nineteen others were reported to have minor injuries. The explosion happened at around noon local time at the Shandong Youdao Chemical Company in the city of Gaomi. The 47 hectare plant manufactured chemicals used in pesticides and pharmaceuticals.
Liberty Steel UK debts put 1,450 jobs at risk

2 weeks ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

A SOUTH YORKSHIRE steelworks operated by international manufacturer Liberty Steel is at risk of closure, putting 1,450 jobs in jeopardy as the company struggles to repay its debts. Liberty Steel, the UK’s third-largest steel producer, has amassed debts of up to £619m (US$831m), borrowed to fund its subsidiary, Speciality Steel UK (SSUK).
University of Surrey researchers develop ‘breathing’ batteries

2 weeks ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

SCIENTISTS at the University of Surrey have developed “breathing” batteries that use novel catalyst technology to generate power while simultaneously capturing CO2. Lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries are a relatively new technology that use CO2 as a power source, reducing reliance on costly rare earth metals. With a high energy density, the batteries can be used in the manufacturing of electric vehicles and the engine rooms of small vessels, according to the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
Equinor resumes construction of 2.1 GW wind project after Trump ban

2 weeks ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

NORWEGIAN energy giant Equinor has resumed construction of its 2.1 GW wind project in New York after work was suspended by the US government. Following a stop work order from the US’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Equinor paused construction on 16 April on Empire Offshore Wind LLC (Empire) – which was already a third of the way completed.
BioNTech to invest £1bn in UK life sciences

2 weeks ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Adam Duckett

VACCINE pioneer BioNTech has agreed to invest up to £1bn (US$1.3bn) in the UK where it will build two drug research facilities and an AI hub to develop next-generation medicines. The company, whose mRNA technology helped rapidly develop a Covid-19 vaccine, agreed to invest up to £1bn over the next ten years in exchange for a £129m grant from the UK government.