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Quantum tunnelling explains why several supposedly stable benzene isomers will never be made
Research highlights importance of considering quantum effects in computational studies on strained molecules
One-electron covalent bond between two carbons pushes limits of bonding
Linus Pauling proposed exotic bonds but they have never been seen between two carbons until now
Chemical production in Germany: Soda Manufacturing with Double Climate Bonus
Fraunhofer researchers and their partners have developed an innovative and eco-friendly method of producing soda, essential for a wide range of industries, in the Green Soda project. The process is based on bipolar electrodialysis of
Synthesizing fine chemicals: Technological Advance in Production of Pharmaceuticals
Production of fine chemicals such as those used in pharmaceuticals is typically complex and laborious. An interdisciplinary team of Fraunhofer researchers worked together across different projects to devise a method modeled on a cascade, in
Digitalized, Sustainable Battery Cell Production
The further development and evolution of existing storage systems is a key prerequisite for the energy transition. The Center for Digitalized Battery Cell Manufacturing (ZDB) at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
Agribusiness titan Bunge concludes sale of its share in BP Bunge Bioenergia in Brazil
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Global agribusiness titan Bunge announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its 50% share in BP Bunge Bioenergia to BP, which now owns 100% of the business. Terms were...
Sergipe receives first 2024 cargo to ensure power supply
-Sergipe LNG volumes will support power plants -Drought conditions have limited hydropower generation in the country -Brazilian buyers expected to remain active in the LNG spot market HOUSTON(ICIS)--...
US demand for ACN, other chems could take a hit as Boeing strike enters fourth week
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US acrylonitrile (ACN) demand could soften as 33,000 Boeing employees remain on strike in a work stoppage that is entering its fourth week. ACN is the primary raw material used to...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Oil up on Middle East tensions, but increased global supply to cap gains
Israel-Iran military exchange threaten to widen existing Gulf conflicts Concerns that Israel might target Iranian oil facilities tightened market sentiment Upside capped by prospect of a restoration...
US CF Industries has fatal accident at Donaldsonville fertilizer complex in Louisiana
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US fertilizer producer CF Industries confirmed it had an accident on 2 October at their nitrogen fertilizer complex in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, which resulted in an employee being...
US August core factory orders rise month on month but fall year on year
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US “core” factory orders rose 0.3% month on month in August, following a 0.3% July decline, according to US Census Bureau data on Thursday. Core orders, defined as non-defense...
Taiwan’s CPDC Oct capro contract price concluded $45/tonne lower
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Taiwan's China Petrochemical Development Corporation (CPDC) concluded their October contract price for caprolactam (capro) at a $45/tonne decrease from September's contract price....
INSIGHT: Polyurethanes present case for mid-2025 US demand recovery
ATLANTA (ICIS)--Delegates at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference presented the case that the pieces are in place for a recovery in durable goods and construction by the second half of 2025. Lower...
US services sector expands for third month in September
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US services sector activity, as measured by the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey, expanded for the third consecutive month...
Brazil’s August base oils supply falls
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Brazil’s base oils supply fell in August to levels that barely covered the country’s demand amid a drop in domestic production and imports. The dynamic highlighted the...
Latin America’s lube demand faces year-end slowdown
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Latin America’s lube demand is likely to fall in the coming months, especially compared with Q3 of the year, amid a seasonal dip in consumption. The drop in demand would curb the...
Plant status: Thailand’s PTTGC shuts I-1 cracker for turnaround
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) Location: Map Ta Phut, Thailand Product: Ethylene Capacity (tonnes/year): 461,000 Event start: around 1 October...
PhosCo secures Tunisia phosphate project permit
LONDON (ICIS)--PhosCo has received an approval for its proposed Sekarna phosphate exploration project in Tunisia, the first time that a wholly-owned foreign company has secured a permit, the company...
Plant status: Ercros lifts FM on liquid caustic soda
LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Here is a plant status report: Name: Ercros Location: Sabinanigo and Vilaseca, Spain Product: Caustic soda Capacity (tonnes/year): Sabinanigo: 51,000 dmt...
Interconnector outages to have muted impact on UK power due to ample wind
Outages are scheduled on the IFA1, IFA2, ElecLink and NSL interconnectors in October Transmission capacity with France will be reduced from 4GW to 1GW until 11 October Impact on UK power prices is...