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Wonderful Lithium-Ion Batteries A few weeks ago, John Goodenough, Akira Yoshino and Stanley Whittingham won the 2019 Chemistry Nobel Prize for their work on Lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion). Lithium-ion batteries have made our portable, cable-free, mobile world. From our mobile phones
A few years ago, I was working with the product development group of a technology company. I asked one of the managers how information flowed between the various groups involved in bringing a new product to market. “It’s simple”, he
Global Trends and Drivers for the Chemical Industry A review of the most important trends and drivers for the Chemical Industry published in 2009. Five key trends were selected for each of the five headings: Societal change Technological change Economic
“Platform Chemicals from Crops”. Opportunities to build a new chemical industry based on conversion of crops to key chemicals. Society will continue to need the products of the chemical industry to deliver the quality of life expected by the developed
“Model Driven Projects in the Chemical Industry” Knowledge models can provide real benefits everywhere from developing new products and reducing manufacturing costs to helping frontline support staff to solve customer problems. Models allow users to ask questions that are extremely
“Advice on the Economic and Environmental Impacts of Government Support for Biodiesel Production from Tallow” Report exploring the environmental impact of government support to the use of tallow for biodiesel, and its potential economic impact on certain sectors including the
“The Biorefinery Opportunity: a North East England view” This study was commissioned to consider the potential strategic impact of biorefining on the process industries in North East England. This study confirms that the North East’s unique combination of research and
“Platform Chemicals from Biomass Fermentation” Table showing the main platform chemicals and derivatives that could be derived from processing of plant biomass in a biorefinery, including glycerol generated as a by-product from bio-diesel. The material name, structure, applications and current
“Sustainability of the Chemical Industry” The chemical industry is an important engine of wealth creation. Its products are often key to the way in which human society meets its needs and can offer solutions to other sectors of industry in
“Green Chemical Technology Roadmap” The UK chemical industry is a vital part of our economy. It accounts for 2% of UK GDP and 10% of manufacturing gross value added. It is UK manufacturing’s largest exporter. The industry’s products pervade our