Petrochemicals – News and Features

Researchers have discovered that microwave heating of Na-ZSM-5 zeolite can efficiently convert waste cooking oil into olefins, a crucial chemical precursor. This method significantly outperforms conventional heating.

Molecular simulations have proffered a new method for processing nanocellulose that reduces energy needs by 21%.

A new study has revealed that mindfulness meditation engages distinct brain mechanisms to reduce pain.

An electrochemical process transforms the byproduct of biodiesel production, enhancing economic viability and environmental benefits.

Researchers have created a catalytic process that efficiently breaks down polyethylene and polypropylene plastics into their monomer building blocks. This advancement could enable a circular economy for plastics.

Researchers develop a patent-pending platform technology that mimics the dual-layer structure of viruses to deliver nucleic acid (NA)-based therapies to targeted cancer cells.

Researchers from UBC developed a portable, low-cost device that accurately measures micro- and nanoplastics in everyday items like disposable cups. The device detects plastic particles as small as 50 nanometers in minutes.

Scientists at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering created a lignin-based material that captures and releases carbon dioxide through controlled heating, without the need for high pressure or extreme temperatures.

Researchers at Berkeley have developed stabilized αLA polymer adhesives, creating versatile, high-performance, and recyclable solutions for medical, industrial, and consumer applications.

A new study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology shows how feeding mice a drug called GSM-15606 provided protection against air pollution-related increases in proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease.