Borealis upgrades cracker operations at Sweden plant

The EUR 160 million investment  will upgrade 4 cracker furnaces to achieve process safety and energy efficiency.

Clean label is the new benchmark

From industry trend to standard, clean label heads mainstream as consumers continue to demand easily recognizable ingredients, says Innova Market Insights

Web portal on work safety from KEMPER

KEMPER aims to educate robust work safety among welders and employers

Technology improvements to protect China's environment

GE’s work at the Taiyanggong thermal power station is anticipated to become a model for reducing emissions at power plants in China.

Newly enhanced multi-axis machine from TRUMPF

TRUMPF has improved the performance of TruLaser Cell 8030 based from the experiences gained with the first generation

Study links statin to higher aggression in women

The research finds statin lowers aggressive behavior in men while affecting testosterone and sleep.

Early, repeated exposure to antibiotics may affect children’s development

A new research points to weight gain, larger bone development, and gut microbiome disruption resulting from antibiotics intake. 

Biodegradable silicon transistors from wood-based nanomaterial

UW-Madison researchers highlight the potential use of cellulose nanofibrillated in making green, portable electronic devices.  

Silica ‘spiky screws’ potential tool for industrial coating, additive manufacturing

A new approach to enhancing bonding and improving silica structure design produces a spiky structure with a stronger internal structure 

Heat exchangers from plastic garbage bags

Plastic used for garbage bags can be tapped for building heat exchangers for power plants

Prevent liquid laundry packets children poisoning

Safe Kids Worldwide, Tide, and Gain are helping raise awareness about poisoning prevention and ensuring kids stay safe around liquid laundry packets

Azito commences first operational CCGT power plant

Azito Energie SA has started the commercial start-up of Phase 3 of its 430 MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) Power Plant in Abidjan.