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November 2016

Cobalt Gets a New Look for Fischer-Tropsch

November
2016
The Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process converts synthesis gas (a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) into hydrocarbons via a reaction that takes place on the surface of cobalt- or iron-based catalysts. Although several major companies use this...

Coated Fabric Zaps Chemical Warfare Agents on Contact

November
2016
Garments that protect against chemical warfare agents (CWAs) are typically made of carbon-based materials. Although such fabrics effectively capture and absorb CWAs, they are not able to degrade the hazardous compounds. The CWAs therefore remain a...

Acoustic Holograms Transport Particles with Sound

November
2016
A new method for creating acoustic holograms vastly simplifies the process of using sound waves to move objects, which has application in ultrasonic diagnostics and material testing.

Rosalind Hudnell

Vice President, Worldwide Corporate Affairs & President
Intel Foundation

Roz oversees professionals in nearly two-dozen countries working to inspire and engage the world’s next generation of technology innovators, continuing Intel’s long-standing commitment to corporate responsibility and social impact...

MAC Chemical Engineering Forum - 2016 MAC Eminent Engineers Awards

This session will consist of 2016 MAC Eminent Engineers Award recipients (Guillermo A. Ameer and Lance R. Collins) and the Minority Affairs Committee's William W. Grimes Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering (Gilda A. Barabino).

Gilda A. Barabino

Dr. Gilda A. Barabino is Dean and Berg Professor at The Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY). She has appointments in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education/CUNY School of Medicine.Read more