Cashews Could Soon Make Your Sunscreen Work
Researchers have found a compound derived from cashew shells that offers UV-absorbing properties with many applications.
Researchers have found a compound derived from cashew shells that offers UV-absorbing properties with many applications.
Learn what's in store for participants at the very first Process Development Symposium Europe taking place in Frankfurt this September.
Know anything about wastewater pre-chlorination? Suggestions for the top-10 books for ChemE beginners? Questions of your own? Chime in!
Anthony discusses his work as a process engineer in the water industry, professional hurdles, and the importance of his work.
Food waste is a problem most nations have yet to solve, but Singapore has taken a number of important steps others can learn from to make food waste more sustainable.
Read about Rasika's career path and about her fascinating work in computer modeling and simulations at OLI Systems, Inc.
Jeff Erikson of the Global CCS Institute shares thoughts on top trends in carbon management and discusses goals for the Carbon Management Technology Conference.
Hear from this ICOSSE '19 keynote speaker about top sustainability science and engineering trends, and about what to expect from the conference.
Raymond Tan shares his perspective on the greatest environmental challenges and discusses what we can expect from the upcoming ICOSSE conference.
Welcome to AIChE’s What’s Trending feature, where you'll discover some of our most viewed and read content from prior months. Check out the video above for a short recap.
This month, a look at chemical engineering in the food industry, along with tips for industrial insulation, dealing with vapor-phase idealities in chemical process simulations, and more.
Hydrogen fuel cell technology continues to advance and show great promise. Sunita Satyapal of the US DOE discusses advances with Nick Barilo of AIChE's Center for Hydrogen Safety.
Dow's R&D Director for Industrial Solutions shares a preview of the upcoming 2019 Process Development Symposium, where he will deliver the keynote address.
Jeremy discusses the role of dry-grind corn biorefining in the bioeconomy, the opportunities it presents, and how it will affect our future.
Much like New Year’s, spring is a time many of us resolve to improve.
Elliot shares thoughts on the promise and challenges of sustainable cell-based meat, along with details about his upcoming talk.
On April 2, AIChE formally unveiled its new Center for Hydrogen Safety with a slate of sessions held at the 2019 AIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety in New Orleans, LA.
Sharon Beshouri, President of Shell Global Solutions (U.S.), Inc., has received the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) Government and Industry Leaders (AGILE) Award. She set the stage for the conference with her welcome keynote lecture entitled “Embracing Transitions Today: Assuring a Robust Future Tomorrow.”
Hear Smita's take on how microbial fermentation stands to change the world's future, and learn more about her upcoming talk in Los Angeles.
Chemical industry entrepreneur John Sofranko talks about his background, building a business, and about his company's goals and challenges.
From the development of pigments and dyes, to production scaleup, chemical engineers have lots to contribute to R&D in the garment and textile industries.
The latest issue showcases the current thinking related to the reduction of carbon emissions, the utilization of CO2 that can ameliorate its presence and provide useful products, and storage options.
Chemical engineer is awarded patent for carbon dioxide capture at the age of 101.
Join us for a detailed look into meat alternatives for a healthier environment.
Researchers have devised a method for creating a polymer from marine microorganisms that completely recycles into organic waste. What’s more, the process itself has a very low environmental impact.
Consumers have grown used to having information at their fingertips, which has bred greater awareness about healthy eating and demand for transparency.
Watch a discussion on the future of energy.
Julianne Holloway shares a preview of WIC's 20th Anniversary Symposium, which celebrates women in chemical engineering through invited female speakers with diverse backgrounds.
This issue, learn how to give a great presentation, look at top chemE's predictions for the future of the profession, delve into deep learning, and much more.
Being able to perceive and interpret feelings in yourself and others is an important skill that can set you up for success in your professional career and personal life.
The International Energy Agency reports that energy-related emissions totaled 32.5 gigatons in 2017, an increase of 1.4% from the previous year.
Cliff Kowall shares insights about how today's responses to industry disruptions can be richly informed by experiences of similar events in the past.
As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Vicky Lange, a postdoctoral research associate at University College London, shares her predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
Jeff Siirola retired in 2011 as a Technology Fellow at Eastman Chemical Company, where he had been for more than 39 years, and is no
As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Pat McGrath of ARPA-E shares his predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
This series looks at the future of chemical engineering, revisiting past predictions for the profession and pairing them with current predictions for the next 25 years.
Water is one of the most important resources in the chemical process industries (CPI), presenting both opportunities as well as compliance obligations.
Condensing natural gas into a liquid, nonflammable form through natural gas upgrading is key to expanding natural gas production.
Air temperature is no longer a significant factor for electric-car charging, thanks to new battery technology.
Current plastic recycling efforts just aren't enough, but new solutions are evolving in response to public awareness and outrage.
A detailed look into the first of two workshops on hurricane disaster relief and resiliency.
The AIChE PAIC’s Climate Change Policy Review Project team is now hosting its sixth and final discussion.
Following his welcoming keynote for the 14th GCPS Welcome Plenary Session, Michael Graff discussed main themes of his talk "Process Safety for a Sustainable World."
This year's Earth Day coincides with the opening of AIChE's Spring Meeting and the 14th Global Congress on Global Safety. #AIChESpring #GCPS
Participate in this discussion on validity of projections.
Researchers from Brazil and the UK are fighting water pollution two ways with a method that reuses polystyrene to filter toxic and carcinogenic waste chemicals from water.
AIChE member Wendy Young spoke with us for a few minutes at a recent conference to speak with us about some of the topics on her mind as a chemical engineer.
Wind energy can now be more sustainable than ever, thanks to recyclable resin with low-energy production requirements.
A host of innovations across a wide range of areas show potential for a brighter future. Read more about them here.
A team of researchers at the University of York have discovered a set of enzymes in fungi that could help make wood an even more promising source for advanced biofuels.
A microbe's ability to ingest methane opens the doors for potentially producing various product precursors in an environmentally friendly way.
Previously impossible separations become reality; new filter operates with lower cost and emissions, compared to conventional separation methods.
As efficient as current platinum-based catalysts, the nanostructured composite material sidesteps costly platinum.
Computer modeling reveals the true potential of open-ocean wind farms, compared to conventional land-based wind farms.
Scientists have devised a method that harnesses E. coli to potentially capture, store, or recycle carbon dioxide.
Welcome to the first in a series of AIChE blog posts profiling process engineers, a diverse group of professionals spanning multiple industries and regions.
Engineers have discovered a catalyst that could prove useful in purifying water polluted with nitrates from agricultural runoff and other sources.
Silver nanoparticles from clothing are ending up in waterways, but science is looking for ways to remove them.
Water is one of the world’s most abundant resources, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. However, not all of the water is suitable or available for direct use.
This new method generates hydrogen from methane and electricity, with near-zero energy loss. The discovery is a boon for hydrogen-powered vehicles.
One day a simple yoga class or stroll down the street may power wearable electronics, and one research team thinks it has created the ideal power source.
Transparent solar panels that are efficient enough to be practical have been elusive, but no longer.
Read this Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (EP&SE) article for a limited time for free.
Participate in this discussion on causes of warming and increased greenhouse gas concentrations until November 21, 2017.
Top execs from BASF, Cargill, Dow, and Owens Corning discuss sustainability's important role in their businesses.
This discussion has been extended through Tuesday, October 24. Please share your thoughtful reply before the deadline.
The discussion on Validity of Observed/Measured Data I has been extended! The AIChE PAIC’s Climate Change Policy Review Project team welcomes you to its second discussion!
Inspired by insects’ compound eyes, researchers at Stanford University have developed a new solar cell that could open the doors to a new generation of advanced photovoltaics.
Researchers at Northeastern University have discovered a way to use carbon nanotubes to desalinate water.
The North Sea is the most prolific location in the world for building offshore windfarms.
Meet the 35 ChemEs honored in the AIChE 35 Under 35, brush up on adsorption, learn about condition monitoring, and much more.
The AIChE PAIC’s Climate Change Task Force welcomes you to the first discussion, taking place on AIChE Engage's Discussion Central! This first discussion is designed to allow initial focus on a few general approaches and project principles, including appropriate levels of scientific certainty, the status of popular opinion on climate change, and also the international context of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and the Paris Accord (also known as the Paris Agreement).
Help AIChE update its climate policy by following the upcoming series of blog posts, Engage discussions, and CEP articles on the topic.
A newly developed solar cell prototype is capable of capturing nearly all energy from the solar spectrum and could potentially be the world’s most solar cell, operating at 44.5% efficiency.
A new technology collects the oil in a cellulose matrix and then turns the oil into a rigid gel that can easily be removed from water.
This month features a special section on solar energy, with a look at concentrating solar thermal (CST), solar thermochemical energy storage (CSP), and more.
Instead of targeting individual microbes, researchers went after the biofilm that protects them and found great success.
Until now, biodiesel could not be used undiluted in a conventional diesel engine since its boiling point is higher than that of petroleum diesel.