How Chemical Companies Should Prepare for Natural Disasters
October 2, 2017
Chemical companies have a responsibility to prepare for natural disasters. As we saw all-too-recently in Texas, natural disasters can wreak havoc..
How Polymers are Cleaning Our Drinking Water
September 25, 2017
Polymers are everywhere. They’re in our packaging, our money, our cosmetics…and according to some studies, even in our drinking water. For all..
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5 Building Components Made Better Through Chemistry
September 18, 2017
Building materials have come a long way since the days of mud huts and stone walls. Modern buildings are miracles of science, composed of materials..
Chemistry is Propelling Space Travel into the Future
September 11, 2017
Chemistry and space travel have always been inextricably linked. The first manned mission to the moon, in fact, was powered by combustion between..
3 Chemistry Advances in Industrial Lubricants
September 4, 2017
Industrial lubricants must stand up to a litany of challenges. From weathering extreme temperatures to sustaining continuous operation, lubricants..
Can Carbon Dioxide Be Made into Ethanol?
August 28, 2017
In October of 2016, scientists made an exciting discovery. In the early stages of preliminary testing at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory at the..
5 Most Common Industrial Chemicals
August 21, 2017
There are thousands of industrial chemicals. Some are used to make consumer goods, others to create energy, and some are even used in the production..
The Role of Chemistry in Green Manufacturing
August 14, 2017
Industries and regulatory bodies across the world recognize the impact “greener” manufacturing practices could have on the earth. Over the last two..
3 Recent Advances in Synthetic Industrial Coatings
August 7, 2017
By some estimates, the world industrial coatings market will be worth in excess of $120 billion within the next five years. Coatings – resins,..
Meet the World's Most Valuable Elements
July 24, 2017
When you think of expensive elements, you probably think of gold. While gold (Au) is prized for its subjective value, it’s actually not one of the..