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Cardiff University | July 14, 2020

Cardiff University scientists have devised a new way of making reactions up to 70 times faster by using state-of-the-art equipment to spin chemicals around. They found that efficient mixing within a chemical reaction could be achieved by spinning chemicals and catalysts around in a small tube, causing the reactions to happen much quicker. The new findings could have a profound influence on the way that chemicals are made in a wide variety of industries, from drug development to ag...

Chemical Management, Products and Technologies

Prnewswire | April 21, 2023

Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the startup of Shenghong Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd.'s 2,800 kMTA paraxylene unit. The grassroots unit, which is the world's largest double reslurry paraxylene crystallization unit, is part of Shenghong's refining and petrochemical integrated project in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China. "We are grateful for Shenghong Refining & Chemical Co.'...

Chemical Management

Carbon Streaming | April 25, 2022

Carbon Streaming Corporation is pleased to provide an update on its investment pipeline as the Company continues to build a diversified portfolio of high-quality carbon streaming investments around the globe. Indonesia Update The Indonesian government has temporarily paused validation of carbon credits from projects on the Verra Registry as it seeks to finalize its national carbon policy. The Company maintains a carbon stream investment in the Rimba Raya Bi...

Chemical Technology

Solenis, Sigura | July 06, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and BASF in a transaction that implies an enterprise value for Solenis of $5.25 billion. As part of the transaction, Solenis is expected to merge with Sigura Water, an existing Platinum Equity portfolio company the firm acquired in 2019...