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31. A Colloidal Crystal Model For Controlled Polymorph Selection 4/22/2025

    Polymorphs are not mythical, chimeric beasts - they are substances with identical chemical compositions but differing crystal structures that also exhibit different physical and chemical properties.

32. Researchers Develop New Design Strategy For Carbonized Polymer Dots To Discriminate Between TNT And TNP 4/22/2025

    2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP) are stable explosives that can accumulate and pollute ecosystems, impacting environmental and human health. Therefore, sensitive and rapid on-site detection of TNT and TNP is essential for safety compliance.

33. Clariant & Midrex Fortify Partnership In DRI, Helping To Decarbonize The Steel Industry 4/22/2025

    Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that it has renewed its successful cooperation with Midrex and will intensify collaboration in direct reduced iron (DRI) technology for steel production.

34. Neptune Energy Achieves Milestone With First Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate From Brine Using KBR's PureLi Technology 4/21/2025

    KBR is proud to partner with Neptune Energy to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li_₂CO_₃) from gas field brine at the Altmark site in Germany, utilizing KBR’s proprietary PureLi refining and conversion technology.

35. Shin-Etsu Chemical And Hokkaido University Develop Lipid Nanoparticle Production System Capable Of Both Small-Batch, High-Mix Production And Mass Production 4/17/2025

    Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President: Yasuhiko Saitoh; hereinafter, “Shin-Etsu Chemical”) and Hokkaido University (Location: Hokkaido; President: Kiyohiro Houkin; hereinafter, “Hokkaido University”) have developed system for the production of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)^*2 that incorporates a microfluidic device^*1 as a component.

36. A Chemist Who Tinkers With Molecules' Structures 4/17/2025

    Many biological molecules exist as “diastereomers” — molecules that have the same chemical structure but different spatial arrangements of their atoms. In some cases, these slight structural differences can lead to significant changes in the molecules’ functions or chemical properties.

37. Amogy Accelerates Commercialization Of Ammonia Cracking Catalyst In Partnership With JGC 4/17/2025

    Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced the first pilot plant deployment of its advanced ammonia cracking catalyst with JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC), a global engineering company headquartered in Japan.

38. Rio Tinto And AMG Metals & Materials To Assess Low-Carbon Aluminium Project In India 4/17/2025

    Rio Tinto and AMG Metals & Materials (AMG M&M), an energy transition solutions provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly assess the feasibility of developing an integrated low-carbon aluminium project powered by renewable energy in India. AMG M&M is promoted by the two founders of Greenko and AM Green.

39. Western CAM Launches U.S. Battery Materials Company To Re-shore Domestic Production Of Critical Lithium Battery Chemistries 4/16/2025

    Western CAM, a U.S.-based manufacturer of cathode active materials (CAM), today announced its official launch and entry into the initial sample production phase of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) CAM — marking an early step in building a resilient, domestic supply of battery materials essential to America’s energy transition.

40. ChemDAQ Launches CE-Approved Course To Advance Chemical Safety In Sterile Processing Departments 4/15/2025

    ChemDAQ Inc., the industry leader in chemical vapor monitoring systems for worker safety, is proud to announce the launch of its new Continuing Education (CE) approved course designed specifically for Sterile Processing professionals in healthcare: "Standing Guard: Ensuring Chemical Safety in Modern Sterile Processing Departments."