February 2023 CEP Preview
. by Karen Simpson
This issue, know-how for heterogeneous catalysts scale-up, tips for using historic field-level data for hazard analyses, ways to create a strong safety culture, and more.
Catalysts
January 2021 CEP Preview
. by Cynthia Mascone
This month, optimizing catalyst performance, managing change safely, a look at vortex flowmeters, and much more.
Jingguang Chen of Columbia U. Selected for R. H. Wilhelm Award
. by Gordon Ellis
The award recognizes Chen for advancing the frontiers of understanding and applications of carbide and bimetallic materials in catalysis and electrocatalysis.
Chemical Engineers' Catalyst Helps Turn Seawater into Fuel
. by Douglas B. Clark
Low-cost catalyst is a major breakthrough, opening up possibility of producing fuel for naval ships at scale from seawater.
Nanotech Keeps Superbugs from Sharing Resistance
. by Douglas B. Clark
Antibacterial-resistant microbes can leave behind genetic matter that enables resistance in other bacteria, but a novel technique efficiently destroys it with nanomaterial and ultraviolet light.
New Hydrogen Production Method Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy Storage
. by Douglas B. Clark
A new and inexpensive catalyst makes it possible to generate hydrogen through water splitting, providing an effective means of storage for renewable energy.
New Catalyst Creates Useful Chemicals from Wastewater
. by Douglas B. Clark
Chemical engineers have found an alternative to palladium catalysts in their work to remove agricultural runoff from water.
March 2019 CEP Preview
. by Cynthia Mascone
This month, an up-close look at process intensification, plus an intro to dividing-wall columns, a look at catalyst replacement economics, and more.
January 2019 CEP Preview
. by Cynthia Mascone
Determine the best catalyst replacement interval for fixed-bed reactors, boost fan performance and efficiency, meet the Caltech 6, and much more.
AIChE Fellow Frances Arnold Is One of Three Winners of 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
. by June C. Wispelwey
Dr. Arnold's research has produced methods now routinely used to create new catalysts. Her work has led to new enzymes for pharmaceuticals, sustainable biofuels, and other environmentally friendly products.
Vicky Lange, Postdoc, University College London: The Future of Chemical Engineering
. by Clare McCabe
As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Vicky Lange, a postdoctoral research associate at University College London, shares her predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
James A. Stapleton, University of Oregon: The Future of Chemical Engineering
James 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.
Catalyst Could Eliminate Need for Hydrogen in Fuel Cells
. by Douglas B. Clark
A new catalyst that is eight times as fast as current technology could change the world of fuel cells.
Self-Cleaning Nanocrystal Material Stops Spread of Disease
. by Douglas B. Clark
By targeting surfaces people touch frequently throughout the day, this self-cleaning material kills microbes to stop the spread of disease.
Carbon-based Catalyst May Be Key Step to Clean Hydrogen
. by Douglas B. Clark
As efficient as current platinum-based catalysts, the nanostructured composite material sidesteps costly platinum.
New Catalyst Efficiently Turns Methane into Fuels
. by Douglas B. Clark
Researchers have devised a single-atom alloy catalyst that requires significantly less energy to turn shale-gas methane into hydrocarbon fuels.
Catalyst Turns Nitrates into Water and Air in Single Step
. by Douglas B. Clark
Engineers have discovered a catalyst that could prove useful in purifying water polluted with nitrates from agricultural runoff and other sources.
Oxygen Sponge May Also Function as Hydrogen Sponge
. by Douglas B. Clark
The discovery could improve catalysts for selective hydrogenation reactions that are vital to the production of plastics and fuels.
Improved Catalyst Promises Energy Savings and Reduced Pollution
. by Douglas B. Clark
A discovery that improves on a commonly used catalytic reaction used to break down methane could lead to significant energy savings and pollution reduction.
Graduate Research Spotlight: Meet Nicholas Thornburg
. by Douglas B. Clark
Learn about the innovative work that Nicholas is doing in the area of catalysis at Northwestern University.
Partners LanzaTech and Virgin Atlantic Make Jet Fuel from Waste Gases
. by Kent Harrington
Low carbon jet fuel just got a big boost.
Chemical Engineers Crack Fuel Cell Catalyst Mysteries
. by Douglas B. Clark
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.
Opportunities for Young Professionals in the Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division (CRE)
. by Mohammed Alyanbaawi
This month, we sat down with Linda Broadbelt, Chair of Catalysis and Reaction Engineering (CRE) Division to discuss opportunities for Young Professionals.
New Method Turns Plastic into Liquid Fuel
. by Douglas B. Clark
A more environmentally friendly recycling method for polyethylene not only eliminates waste but also provides liquid fuel.
Graduate Research Spotlight: Meet Mahmoud Kamal Ahmadi
. by Douglas B. Clark
Learn about the innovative work that Mahmoud, who trained as a chemical engineer, is doing in biological engineering.
Graduate Research Spotlight: Meet Ahmed Elnabawy
. by Douglas B. Clark
Learn about the work Ahmed is doing in the areas of catalysis of ammonia synthesis, hydrotreating, and NOx reduction.
Umit Ozkan of The Ohio State University Is AIChE’s Margaret H. Rousseau Pioneer Award Recipient
. by Douglas B. Clark
Ozkan is being recognized for her work bridging heterogeneous catalysis and electrocatalysis, in addition to her outstanding work as teacher and mentor.
