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June 2017

Here are some prevention and mitigation strategies for three common types of industrial incidents — a network breach, an insider attack, and infection via a portable device — and recommendations for incorporating industrial cybersecurity into an existing process safety management (PSM) program.
June
2017
Select the optimal hammer mill or jet mill for your application by characterizing the feed material and conducting milling tests.
June
2017
Are you working in the right industry to make the most out of your chemical engineering degree? Ever wonder if other chemical engineers with the same experience level get paid more than you? Check out the results of AIChE’s biennial salary survey to find out which industry pays the most, how your salary stacks up to those of your peers, and the difference in salary between genders. Other factors explored in this year’s survey results include age, job function, supervisory responsibilities, and geographical location. Also, check out the benefits and health insurance packages being offered to chemical engineers.
June
2017
This is an expanded version of an article that appeared in the June 2017 issue of Chemical Engineering Progress.
June
2017

Transient Electronic Components Can Degrade in Days

June
2017
A new semiconducting polymer degrades away in a weak acid, opening up the potential for electronic devices that do not leave behind toxic waste when they pass their prime.

Silica Coating Creates Shelf-Stable Vaccines

June
2017
Researchers at the Univ. of Bath in the U.K. have crafted a method that could keep vaccines stable at room temperature and at elevated temperatures, allowing easier transport in the developing world.

Nickel Catalyzes a Green Route to Fatty Acids

June
2017
Chemists at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) have developed a process that reacts mixtures of alkenes with carbon dioxide over a nickel-based catalyst to produce a single fatty acid. The new process operates at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Caterpillars Biodegrade Plastic Bags

June
2017
In a first, scientists at the Univ. of Cambridge and the CSIC may have found a natural approach to degrading plastic, potentially solving a global waste problem.

CRISPR-Edited Stem Cells Fight Arthritic Inflammation

June
2017
Cartilage made from genetically engineered stem cells could one day be used to deliver biologic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.

Bendable Solid Electrolyte Could Usher in Next-Generation Lithium Batteries

June
2017
A new solid electrolyte that combines the high conductivity of ceramic with the flexibility of polymers could be a feasible alternative to the highly flammable liquid electrolytes used in lithium batteries today.

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