CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary technique for editing genes. This article will discuss how CRISRP-Cas9 has evolved to find new useful methods.

Block chains can be used to overhaul supply chains for sustainable plastics.

Water is one of the most important resources in the chemical process industries — bringing both compliance obligations as well as opportunities for companies operating in CPI. See how chemical engineers can play a role in making processes that use water more efficient and less capital intensive...

Synthetic biology is a growing field that combines biology and engineering methodologies to create artificial biological systems for the advancement of research, medicine, and engineering. This article will discuss the latest trends and techniques used in mammalian synthetic biology, a subset of...

Walks through the calculations of how to properly design solid storage. ...

Chemical companies are constantly seeking new, high-margin growth opportunities — the majority of which lie in high-grade, specialty chemicals, rather than in the bulk sector. To realize these opportunities, manufacturers are  considering decentralized, flexible production facilities. Small...

The significant growth in U.S. production of tight oils over the past decade has led to changes in refining industry behavior. More refineries are processing opportunity “discounted” crude oils; this not only includes tight oils, but also heavier (more dense), sour (higher sulfur), and...

Static mixers have become established throughout the chemical process industries in numerous operations, including blending, phase contacting, chemical reaction, and heat transfer.  Their low cost, small size, and lack of moving parts, as well as other performance characteristics, make...