Back to Basics
Inspecting Distillation Towers — Part 1: Turnarounds
Process engineers are responsible for inspecting distillation columns. Follow this guide to prepare for a column inspection during a turnaround.
Critical Issues
21st Century Products: A Challenging Economic Future
This article discusses how rare earth elements (REEs) and precious and specialty metals — collectively known as critical materials (CMs) — are sourced, as well as some issues and engineering challenges that may lie ahead.
Special Section: Epigenetics
Epigenetics: Making a Mark
The Untapped Information of the Epigenome
The complexity of the epigenome suggests a wealth of untapped biological information and regulatory potential that could be game changing for cellular engineering and biomedical interventions.
Unlocking Access to DNA in Chromatin
Scientists must learn how to open and manipulate chromatin to gain complete access to eukaryotic DNA for genome engineering.
Single-Cell Epigenetic Technology and Applications
This article highlights developments in single-cell epigenomic monitoring and modulating tools, as well as advances in synthetic epigenetic circuits. These tools are used in important biomedical and industrial applications.
Influence of Epigenetics on Bioprocessing
Harnessing and applying epigenetics in bioprocessing systems may improve cell line development, productivity, and product quality.
Update:
- Underwater Device Captures Deep Sea Creatures
- Stretchable Hydrogel Heals Itself
- Researchers Develop the Sustainable Concrete of the Future
- Engineers Go with the Flow on Hydroformylation Studies
- A New Laser Material Is Born
- Nanoparticles Make Drugs Easy to Swallow
Plus:
- Editorial: Write Emails Others Will Love
- Catalyzing Commercialization: Establishing a Reference Cell Culture Platform for Biomanufacturing
- AIChE Journal Highlight: Challenges and Future Outlooks for Protein-Polymer Conjugates
- New Products: Heat transfer, Instrumentation, Solids Handling
- Technical Entity Trends: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage: A Plan for Greater Energy Efficiency
- Process Safety Beacon: Speak Up if You Notice Operational Abnormalities
- Patent Update: Prior Commercial Use Can Affect Patentability
- YPOV: Develop Your Emotional Intelligence
- Institute News
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RAPID Manufacturing Institute Appoints Grieco as CEO
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AIChE Election Ballots Due Oct. 1
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Women’s Initiatives Committee to Mark 20 Years with Symposium at AIChE Annual Meeting, Oct. 30
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Hubbell, Aunins to be Honored by SBE
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Doing a World of Good Raj and Kamla Gupta Podcast Guests
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Meet Some of AIChE’s New Fellows
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The September 2018 issue of CEP is now available online. AIChE members receive access to CEP, including a searchable archive of issues dating back to 2001, online at https://www.aiche.org/cep.
Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) now has a mobile app available for download on the Apple and Android platforms. You can now have CEP at your fingertips — from the latest R&D news and new equipment to feature articles and special sections. Download the app.