Petrochemicals – News and Features

According to the study, up to 133,500 acres of land would be required across the state to double the state’s electrical generating capacity with solar, offsetting demand for power from natural gas, coal, nuclear and hydropower during the day.

Researchers have developed a new membrane that is capable of separating components in crude oil by molecular size, potentially reducing the energy required for crude oil fractionation.

Microplastics from polylactic acid, a medical biodegradable material approved by the FDA, can alter metabolism at the gut-microbiota interface.

Exposure to di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate has been shown to prompt an overactive immune response in the heart’s arteries, which over time is associated with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Explore the growing trend of plant-based leather, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials in the fashion industry.

A new mouse study suggests that the microplastics produced by biodegradable, starch-based plastics may be linked to unforeseen health risks, including imbalances in the gut microbiome and organ damage.

A new study highlighted that Colorado children diagnosed with a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow were more likely to live near oil and gas well sites than children who were free of cancer.

A team at UNC-Chapel Hill has developed a two-step chemical process to break down synthetic rubber under environmentally friendly conditions. The method transforms used rubber into nitrogen-rich materials, which can be used to create epoxy resins.

The production of traditional fertilizers relies heavily on non-renewable energy sources such as natural gas, oil, and coal, representing significant energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Researchers have developed microbial strains that can produce various eco-friendly bio-based polyester plastics. These bio-plastics are strong and durable enough to replace conventional plastics.