Density, Refractive Index, Optical Rotation and Colour in a Single Automated Flavour and Fragrance Measurement System. Flavour and fragrance production typically involves extraction processes from natural products. Raw materials are a significant contributor to costs.   Streamlining sample volumes used in quality control, particularly for precious substances like sandalwood or rose oil, can substantially lower analysis […] The post Anton Paar – Flavour and Fragrance Measuring System appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, will provide visitors to this year’s CHEMUK insight into the valuable role UK manufacturers play in the chemical sector, as its members meet the growing demand for the latest products and services.  Experts from the BCMPA will be on stand P100 in the […] The post BCMPA TO SHOWCASE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF OUTSOURCING AT CHEMUK 2024 appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

The Chemical Business Association (CBA), the voice of the chemical supply chain, is pleased to announce it is a member of the newly formed Critical Imports Council, an initiative launched by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) that aims to safeguard the flow of vital goods into the UK. The Council, which first convened […] The post CBA chief joins new Council to protect UK supply chains appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

The Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship Standard is a strategic solution to addressing cyber security skills shortages across Critical National Infrastructure, says Intelligencia Training, the UK’s leading provider of Higher Apprenticeships to the Protective Services sector. According to the UK Government’s latest research and analysis into cyber security skills in the UK labour market […] The post A ‘real-world’ solution to tackle the cyber security skills gap appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

Wendy Hayward, Managing Director of Aircare Compressor Services Limited has been appointed as the new Vice President of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS). She joins Steven Rohan, BCAS President and the BCAS Board in continuing to drive standards, educate members and compressed air end users and provide independent advice to Industry. With over 30 […] The post Wendy Hayward strengthens BCAS board as new Vice President appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

Engineering tech start-up Salinity Solutions has secured a GBP £1 million initial investment from SQM Lithium Ventures to fund the next stage of its growth.  SQM Lithium Ventures, in return, will take ownership of a minority stake in the company, with the option to acquire additional equity in the future. SQM Lithium Ventures is the […] The post Salinity Solutions secures £1 million investment from SQM Lithium Ventures appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

Dr. Dexter Morse, global head of insurance and risk at global specialty chemical company Arxada, investigates how chemical companies can protect themselves from the effects of negligent or malicious employees. The greatest threat to your company and network is not the hackers and crackers on the outside trying to get in but your own employees who […] The post Rogues and risk: the threat from within appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

New reports exploring the European petrochemicals industry reveal over 80% of its process engineering professionals are concerned their current power equipment could affect refinery operations. The new Aggreko whitepapers, titled Process Matters, included surveys from independent research partner Censuswide, questioning over 600 process engineers working in in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and […] The post Majority of petrochemical process engineers raise concerns over ageing power equipment appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

Metal-organic framework (MOF) materials can be used in many different applications, from catalysts to energy converters, writes Jared Sagoff. Generative AI techniques, machine learning and simulations give researchers new opportunities to identify environmentally friendly metal-organic framework materials. Carbon capture is a critical technology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and other industrial facilities. […] The post AI identifies new materials for carbon capture appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), Harvard Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, and Utrecht University have reported on a previously elusive way to improve the selectivity of catalytic reactions, adding a new method of increasing the efficacy of catalysts for a potentially wide range of applications […] The post Butterflies inspire catalyst breakthrough appeared first on Chemical Industry Journal ..read more