Chemicals & Materials

Current plastic recycling efforts just aren't enough, but new solutions are evolving in response to public awareness and outrage.

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A team of engineers at MIT has developed a heat-conductive polymer that could find new uses in electronics.

A new catalyst that is eight times as fast as current technology could change the world of fuel cells.

By targeting surfaces people touch frequently throughout the day, this self-cleaning material kills microbes to stop the spread of disease.

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As efficient as current platinum-based catalysts, the nanostructured composite material sidesteps costly platinum.

Researchers have devised a single-atom alloy catalyst that requires significantly less energy to turn shale-gas methane into hydrocarbon fuels.

An international team of researchers’ study of glass may help lead to shatter-proof screens for mobile devices.

Transparent solar panels that are efficient enough to be practical have been elusive, but no longer.

The discovery could improve catalysts for selective hydrogenation reactions that are vital to the production of plastics and fuels.

Hear why chemical engineers need to get involved in tissue engineering and learn about some of the key insights for bioengineers.

Hear from conference board member Robert Collins what you can expect from this year's event.

Meet these seven impressive young chemical engineers and learn about their professional journeys.

Technique straightens polymer's molecular chains, increasing heat conductivity sixfold.

In an attempt to find alternatives to conventional recycling, researchers at the Technical University of Munich took inspiration from nature to create a self-disposing supramolecular material with

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.

The molecular cages show potential for use in energy conversion, drug delivery, and as sensors.

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a new class of nanomaterials with tunable wettability that have wide ranging applications from antifouling to waterproofing.

The spongy graphene known as laser-induced graphene (LIG) is extremely resistant to biofilm formation and exhibits antibacterial properties, according to researchers at Rice University.

A chemical engineer and chemist at MIT have discovered how to reduce the "loops" that weaken polymer structures.

As part of the ongoing series "Storied Women," MIT recently featured 

DOE's Mark Johnson shares some success stories of smart manufacturing institutes and the critical role people play in that success. Watch his interview here.

I recently caught up with Jeff Edwards, symposia chair for the Ethylene Producers’ Conference at the

Gain an overview of basic design principles for blending fluids in a stirred tank.

A discovery that improves on a commonly used catalytic reaction used to break down methane could lead to significant energy savings and pollution reduction.

Researchers at Rice University and Kazan Federal University in Russia report that oxidatively modified carbon (OMC) presents a way to purify the hundreds of millions of gallons of contaminated

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have used graphene to identify a single hyperactive cancerous brain cell, according to a

Researchers at Rice University have recently published work that makes greener concrete a

This month, CEP features a look at business planning, as well as pump sizing, reducing process safety risks with the bow-tie diagram, and much more.

Nanotechnology advances continue to accelerate as researchers produce an increasing amount of incredible new materials and products.

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) wins with its best run within 11 cm of the target line. See photos from this year's Chem-E-Car event during which 41 teams competed in San Francisco.

The Young Professional Committee-Saudi Section (YPC-SAS) particip

New research from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has solved the issue of brittleness, making diamond nanothreads flexible and thus unlocking significant and numerous potential applications.

Artificial intelligence seems to be finding its way into every field these days, and the field of materials science is no exception.

This month, CEP features a Society of Biological Engineering supplement that delves into synthetic biology. The issue also takes a close look at drug-delivery nanoparticles, among many other biological and chemical engineering topics.

Research suggests that flakes of graphene welded together into solid materials may have potential for use as bone implants.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have devised an efficient and more environmental method for recovering gold from old electronic equipment.

Chemical engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have used a combination of advanced computation methods to create a more complete picture of the complex catalytic chemistry in fuel cells.

Jalila Essaïdi considers herself an artist, but this young Dutch artist has a very scientific side, relying heavily on biotechnology to create

In a report in

If the renewables tsunami starting to slam into the traditional energy business feels like it's growing larger, there's a perfectly logical reason.

Learn more about what the AIChE Materials Engineering & Sciences Division (MESD) offers and how you can get involved.

This month, the CEP cover story takes a look at the advantages of fixed valves, while Back to Basics column gives smart tips for a successful energy assessment.

Learn about the innovative work that Mahmoud, who trained as a chemical engineer, is doing in biological engineering.

Sanjeev Kapur of Apex PetroConsultants interviews Ron Corn, senior vice president of Projects & Supply Chain for Chevron Phillips Chemical. Ron discusses "mega projects" which are those that represent expenditures of $1 billion or more.

Learn about the work Ahmed is doing in the areas of catalysis of ammonia synthesis, hydrotreating, and NOx reduction.

A new technique using highly porous nanodisks and light has been shown effective for rapidly killing bacteria.

This month, CEP looks at big data analytics in a special section, as well as covering PID for process engineers and aerobic fermenter optimization.

New technology out of the U.S.

A group of researchers in Italy are looking to graphene oxide for “green” anti-bacterial properties that could enhance medical devices and one day decrease the need for antibiotics to fight post-operative infections and reduce recovery times.