Carbonfree Chemicals

Chemical Technology

Phys | November 11, 2020

Though we usually think of ethanol as fuel for the gas tank, it can also be transformed into valuable chemicals that could help replace a variety of petroleum-based products beyond just gasoline. However, evolving ethanol for a broader range of industries requires chemical processes that are more efficient than what is available today. Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a novel catalyst that converts ethanol into C5+ ketones that can serve as building block...

Chemical Management

Air Liquide in South Korea | December 14, 2022

Air Liquide has signed a long-term contract to supply Kumho Mitsui Chemical a world leader in the chemical industry, with additional hydrogen and carbon monoxide in South Korea’s Yeosu National Industrial Complex, where Air Liquide operates four production units. This contract will enable Air Liquide to support KMCI’s additional expansion of 200,000 tons per year production of methyl diphenyl diisocyanate. This isomer is used in the manufacture of polyurethane for high-tech materials...

Products and Technologies, Raw Materials

Eurofins | December 05, 2022

Eurofins Agro Testing announces the launch of Soil Carbon Check as part of Soil Health Solutions, a new suite of testing solutions that will support the agricultural sector to transition to more sustainable farming practices. The Soil Carbon Check test will provide insights into the levels of carbon storage in fields, which supports the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere. Through targeted soil management, farmers and growers can sequester increased levels of carbon and contribute to climate prot...

chemical watch | April 16, 2020

The US EPA released an updated working approach to its November 2017 New chemicals decision-making framework under TSCA. For many, this is a welcome improvement, providing more clarity and insight into the agency’s review process and enabling improved business planning. The 2016 TSCA amendments required the EPA – for the first time – to begin making affirmative findings about the risks associated with new chemical substances and uses. The 2017 framework document described...