International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Material Engineering (ACEME 2020) July 5-8, 2020Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, EstoniaThe 7th edition of the ACEME Conferences promotes research and development activities on accelerated carbonation at an international level, favoring the share of knowledge and discussing future development and implementation in the field. Submit an Abstract Here
Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2019 December 16-18, 2019University of California, Santa Barbara, CASustainable Packaging Symposium (SPS '19) will focus on Innovative Technologies and Life Cycle Approaches for Packaging Sustainability in a Circular Economy World. It is co-organized by the AIChE Institute for Sustainability and the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA). Submit an...
Engineering Sustainable Development 2019 December 12-13, 2019Korea University, Seoul, South KoreaEngineers, scientists and policy makers will gather at the Korea University in Seoul to discuss technical and engineering challenges of addressing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Submit an Abstract Register Now Download Conference Flyer
Solar Energy Systems Conference '19 December 12-13, 2019Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative, Waco, TXThe AIChE Center for Energy Initiatives, in collaboration with other entities, is hosting a 2 day symposium to focus on solar energy innovation, challenges and opportunities for engineers and other stakeholders. Submit an Abstract Register Now Conference Flyer
CEP: News Update November2019News UpdateCutting to the Core of the Pulp and Paper Industry Modern papermaking began in 19th-century France with the invention of the Fourdrinier machine, a device that allowed papermakers to produce sheets continuously, rather than one at a time. Today’s...
CEP: News Update October2019News UpdateAIChE Diversity Report Highlights Gaps in Inclusion Researchers at the Univ. of Michigan (UM) recently published a study that examines the experiences of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...
Improved Coatings to Efficiently Prevent Fouling in Centrifugal Compressors Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2019Ethylene Producersâ Committee Improved coatings to Efficiently Prevent Fouling in Centrifugal Compressors Sergio Ghezzi Centrifugal...
CEP: News Update August2019News UpdateNew Report Looks to the Future of Separation Science The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has released a new report detailing a research agenda for the future of separation science. The memo outlines major...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Synthetic Bait Restores Fish Populations and Revitalizes Fishing Communities July2019Catalyzing CommercializationForty billion pounds of wild fish are used as crustacean fishing bait every year, consuming approximately one-third of the global catch of such forage fish. This $20-billion bait market plays a critical role in the vibrancy of commercial fisheries...
CEP: News Update July2019News UpdateAI Gives the Fragrance Industry a New Nose In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into the fragrance industry. The union sometimes seems at odds with the world of scent, which is often tied to human emotion. Yet, as the...
CEP: News Update June2019News UpdateCould Cannabis Help Treat Brain Disease? Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound derived from cannabis, lacking the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that gives marijuana users a carefree high. CBD has become wildly popular for recreational...
CEP: News Update May2019News UpdateA Transparent Polymer Skull Lets Scientists Peek into Mice Brains Researchers at the Univ. of Minnesota (UM) have developed a transparent, 3D-printed polymer skull that can be implanted in mice to study a wide swath of the cerebral cortex — the...
Trending Styles: Advanced Materials in the Garment Industry February 20, 2019From the development of pigments and dyes, to production scaleup, chemical engineers have lots to contribute to R&D in the garment and textile industries.
Chemical Reactivity Management Archived Webinar May 10, 2017 Could there be potential reactive hazards in your facility you’re not aware of? Don’t let undesired reactions lead to uncontrolled situations and reactive chemical incidents. In this ioKinetic...
Introducing a Collaborative Framework for Chemicals Product Innovation Archived Webinar Oct 6, 2016 As product life cycles shrink, you need a product innovation process that keeps you ahead of the curve. Find out how a new collaborative framework for chemicals product innovation can speed your time...
Purifying Water in Developing Countries Archived Webinar Sep 21, 2016 Engineers know how to produce safe drinking water, but transferring it to those in need is another story. In this webinar, Dr. Velegol discusses her experience developing a technology using the seeds...
Molecular Simulations of Surfactants, Lipids, and Polymers Archived Webinar Jan 20, 2016 Explore the growing power of molecular simulations to address a variety of problems. In 60 minutes, you’ll delve into the basics of molecular simulations and see examples of their applications to...
Mixer Simulations, Modeling Non-Ideal Reactors and Mixers Archived Webinar Jun 25, 2015 Mathematical modeling and simulations of reactors and mixers can be done at different levels of detail for different purposes. The initial use of a model may be to run simulations in order to...
Understanding Why Bulk Solids Behave Differently Than Liquids Archived Webinar Apr 25, 2012 Providing insights into why bulk solids behave differently than liquids, this webinar introduces concepts regarding powder flow testing, bin/silo design, feeder integration, and mechanisms of powder...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Flexible Ceramic Membranes Enable Low-Cost Energy Storage February2019Catalyzing CommercializationMolecular 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...
Technical Entity Trends: Trending Styles: Advanced Materials in the Garment Industry February2019Technical Entity TrendsLucy AlexanderAs 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.
CEP: News Update January2019News UpdateAn Embroidered Battery for Wearable Biosensors Engineers at the Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) have developed a thread-based battery that can be stitched into fabric and used to power wearable biosensors for health monitoring...
AIChE Journal Highlight: Nanoparticulate Polymer Brushes: A Gateway for Complex Fluids Engineering January2019Journal HighlightNanoparticulate 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...
SAChE® Programa de Certificación – Aspectos Básicos de la Seguridad de Laboratorios eLearning (online) CourseEste curso proporciona una revisión completa de seguridad en laboratorios que manejan químicos peligrosos. Cubre el uso seguro de equipos de...
Joshua D. Howe, Postdoctoral Researcher, Georgia Tech: The Future of Chemical Engineering October 2, 2018From the perspective of his specialty in the computational study of materials, Josh takes us through his vision of chemical engineering's future.
Billy B. Bardin, the Dow Chemical Company: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 6, 2018As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Billy Bardin of the Dow Chemical Company shares his predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
James A. Stapleton, University of Oregon: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 4, 2018James revisits his 2008 predictions and looks at the next 25 years, with an eye on how chemical and biological engineers will play a role in solving the world's greatest challenges.
Crystallization Operations Face-to-Face CourseA practical overview of the basics of crystallization and precipitation and how to apply the fundamentals of crystal growth and nucleation to...
CEP: News Update September2018News UpdateUnderwater Device Captures Deep Sea Creatures Engineers at Harvard Univ. have developed a 12-sided self-folding device capable of capturing creatures from the darkest depths of the ocean, an innovation that has the potential to revolutionize our...
CEP: News Update October2018News UpdateResearchers Make First Electrical Contact with Molecules In the beginning, there were room-sized computers. Over the course of mere decades, they shrank down to bulky desktops and suitcase-sized laptops. Pagers turned into chunky mobile phones by...