August 01, 2012. Fluidized beds are widely used in many chemical process applications to provide better heat and mass transfer between the fluid and the solid, compared to conventional packed- or moving-bed operations.

Oct 1, 2021 · Linear alpha olefins (LAOs) are hydrocarbons with the chemical formula C n H 2n, characterized by linear chains and one double bond at the alpha position (Figure 1).Such hydrocarbons are important chemical intermediates, widely used in several industrial and consumer products according to carbon number and chemical structure.

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Jan 1, 2025 · The industrial sector consumes more than 80% of basic and specialty chemicals. Worldwide, industrial activity saw a modest recovery in 2024. Global industrial production is expected to have increased by 1.3% The overall demand for chemicals remained weak in 2024, but strong growth areas were new investments in chemicals for the semiconductor and electronics industries, battery development and ...

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Mar 14, 2024 · Th e preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index ® (CEPCI) for January 2024 (most recent available and first data available for this year) increased compared to the previous month. This increase is the second consecutive monthly rise, and is larger than the previous gain. The January increase was largely driven by increases in the Equipment and Buildings subindices.

The industrial sector consumes more than 80% of basic and specialty chemicals. Worldwide, industrial activity…

Dec 1, 2024 · The push toward decarbonization is driving an increased interest in electrochemical processes. Here, the authors share their experience in industrializing these processes The field of electrochemistry offers a disruptive methodology to revolutionize the…

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