Chemicals & Materials

Zeolites are microporous catalysts that are widely used in industry. However, for molecules with sizes similar to the micropores, mass-transfer resistance may limit the accessibility to catalytic sites. Introducing mesopores and/or macropores into...

Molecular separations are at the heart of chemical engineering, and nanostructured membranes are emerging as a low-cost alternative to traditional separation processes. However, most membranes struggle to maintain performance in harsh environments...

Heat Transfer Small Spray Dryer Fits In Laboratory Hoods The Model 0.1 PolarDry electrostatic spray dryer has a design that follows current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The dryer is...

As chemical engineers, we are involved in many different industries and our work is critical to research and development (R&D) initiatives. From the development of pigments and dyes, to the scaleup that enables product affordability, the textiles and fabrics industry is no exception. The materials used in sports, outdoor, defense, and medical applications have rapidly progressed since the initial development of synthetic fibers. Ongoing research across academia and industry is backed by large-scale collaborations, such as Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), a member of the Manufacturing USA initiative. Here’s a look at some of the innovative clothing technology that manufacturers, designers, and bloggers forecast will shape our future.

Nanoparticulate polymer brushes are emerging as potent agents for complex fluids engineering, says Robert D. Tilton (Carnegie Mellon Univ.) in his AIChE Journal Perspective article, “Opportunities for Complex Fluids Engineering with Nanoparticulate...

When is it time for fresh catalyst in your fixed-bed reactor? This article gives you the tools to determine the optimal replacement interval.