Artificial intelligence to run the chemical factories of the future
Company: Chemical
Location: Rohnert Park
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Artificial intelligence to run the chemical factories of the
futureScienceDaily - November 13, 2019 A new proof-of-concept study
details how an automated system driven by artificial intelligence
can design, build, test and learn complex biochemical pathways to
efficiently produce lycopene, a red pigment found in tomatoes and
commonly used as a food coloring, opening the door to a wide range
of biosynthetic applications, researchers report. The results of
the study, which combined a fully automated robotic platform called
the Illinois Biological Foundry for Advanced Biomanufacturing with
AI to achieve biomanufacturing, are published in the journal Nature
Communications. "Biofoundries are factories that mimic the
foundries that build semiconductors, but are designed for
biological systems instead of electrical systems," said Huimin
Zhao, a University of Illinois chemical and biomolecular
engineering professor who led the research. However, because
biology offers many pathways to chemical production, the
researchers assert that a system driven by AI and capable of
choosing from thousands of experimental iterations is required for
true automation. Lummus Technology, a global provider of process
technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced a major
investment in Resynergi, a pioneering leader in plastic recycling
technology, to scale production of Resynergi's modular Continuous
Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis (CMAP) technology. CMAP converts
plastic waste into reusable materials at a rate 20 times faster
than traditional pyrolysis methods. Lummus' President and Chief
Executive Officer, Leon de Bruyn, will also join Resynergi's board
of directors."Lummus' is not only investing in Resynergi, we are
partnering with true innovators to develop and scale sustainable
solutions that advance the circular economy," said Leon de Bruyn,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Lummus Technology.
"Combining our global licensing expertise with Resynergi's proven
CMAP technology will help us accelerate the conversion of plastic
waste into high-quality, reusable material. I also look forward to
collaborating with Resynergi's team and the board of directors to
help reduce the carbon footprint of conventional plastics
production and meet the growing demand for recycled plastics.""The
investment from Lummus, along with their global licensing
expertise, will allow us to scale our innovative recycling
technology and collectively reduce our dependence on fossil fuels
by addressing plastic waste and accelerate plastic circularity,"
said Resynergi Chief Executive Officer Brian Bauer.With an
estimated 70% growth in plastic waste by 2050, Resynergi's modular
CMAP technology is positioned to scale waste conversion creating
positive social and environmental impact.Key Resynergi CMAP
Technology HighlightsModular Design - allows for rapid deployment
and scalability, making advanced recycling more affordable and
versatile.Compact Footprint - 10X smaller reactor footprint and
system-on-a-skid design eliminates local waste management and
municipality's typical square footage requirements for a "recycling
plant."Rapid Time to Value - Modules scale horizontally, allowing
deployment and start up in weeks, rather than years.Faster
Conversion - Harnessing microwave energy, plastic molecules are
broken down 100X faster than traditional pyrolysis reactors.High
Quality Output - Oil products that meet standards set by refinery
partners for chemical recycling.Clean Energy Efficiency and
Environmentally Friendly Process - CMAP generates clean products
with up to 68% CO2e reduction.About Lummus TechnologyLummus
Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions
that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low
carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels,
renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply
lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and
digitalization to customers worldwide.About ResynergiResynergi,
headquartered in Rohnert Park, CA, is an advanced recycling
technology company accelerating plastic circularity to protect
human health and the environment. Its innovative, scalable and
environmentally efficient Continuous Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis
(CMAP) technology reduces fossil-based resource dependency by
converting plastic into its molecular building blocks to be used to
create new materials. Resynergi works with recycling organizations
to secure used and hard-to-recycle plastics, effectively diverting
millions of pounds of plastic from landfills and oceans. Its
proprietary process creates clean, liquid hydrocarbons serving as
feedstock for the synthesis of new plastics.Charter Next Generation
- January 30, 2024Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider
of sustainable films, announced that it has expanded its GreenArrow
portfolio with a new line of cavitated polyethylene (PE) films.
Developed in collaboration with VOID Technologies (VOID), the new
recycle-ready films meet the rapidly growing demand for flow wrap
and confectionery applications. Using VOID's patented VO+ PE
Voiding Agent Masterbatch and Machine Direction Orientation (MDO)
film processing, CNG has successfully developed high-performing PE
film structures that are opaque yet compatible with existing PE
recycling streams making more packaging suitable for
recycling.Adoption of MDO PE film is a rapidly growing industry
trend as it enables recyclable, high-performing flexible packaging.
By using VO+ Masterbatch, CNG can now produce thin gauge voided MDO
PE films that offer a combination of low density and high opacity
not achievable with mineral additives such as TiO2 pigments or
CaCO3 cavitation agents. This innovation creates a unique PE-based
recycle-ready alternative to conventional PP-based substrates that
often require biaxial orientation."CNG continues to raise the bar
and re-invent packaging with a sustainability-first mindset. Using
VOID's patented VO+ technology enables us to achieve the high
opacity, ease of processing, and recycle-ready performance we are
targeting for these films. This in turn allows our customers to
reduce their use of virgin materials and process their packaging in
existing polyethylene film recycling streams," said Brent Greiner,
Vice-President of Technology at Charter Next Generation.The VO+ PE
Masterbatch is added to PE resin to create nano and micro-scale
voids, reducing density and creating high levels of opacity via
light scattering through the voided structure. VOID's latest VO+ PE
Masterbatch product is compliant with direct food contact standards
in North America and Europe and has passed key recycling
standards.James Gibson, CEO of VOID Technologies, commented, "CNG
is a highly innovative and forward-thinking company. We are
delighted with this collaboration and to be part of launching this
new generation of recycle-ready voided PE films. As we look to the
future, we are excited to be working with CNG across a range of
projects that directly address sustainability and recycling
targets."About Charter Next GenerationCharter Next Generation (CNG)
is North America's leading producer of highly engineered solutions
used in the food, consumer, healthcare, and industrial markets.
Committed to a sustainability-first approach, CNG leverages
material science to engineer materials that help companies meet and
exceed their sustainability goals. Known for world-class
manufacturing capabilities and an innovation-driven approach, CNG
operates fifteen facilities and employs over 2,200 employees and is
a proud partner of Ownership Works-a nonprofit partnering with
companies to enable shared ownership, granting employees a stake in
the value they create.About VOID TechnologiesVOID is a materials
science company accelerating the transition to more sustainable
plastics and packaging. The company combines its VO+ cavitation
technology and R&D labs to help plastic and packaging companies
rapidly develop new innovative products with a reduced
environmental footprint. VOID's extensively patented VO+ technology
was first conceived as part of a research initiative at
Kimberly-Clark. Soon after, in 2015, VOID was launched as an
independent company. Today, VOID has R&D labs and a compound
manufacturing facility based in Neenah, Wisconsin (USA) and has
commercial teams in Canada, France, and the UK.Pall Corporation, a
leading provider of filtration, separation and purification
solutions, introduces SepraLYTE liquid/gas coalescers, an
innovative solution designed to meet the increasing demand for
efficient separation of electrolyte aerosols from gas in green
hydrogen production processes.Leveraging advanced separation
technology, SepraLYTE coalescers excel in the separation of water
or electrolyte aerosols (30% potassium hydroxide solution) from
hydrogen, ensuring the purity of hydrogen produced from
electrolysis processes. They are highly suitable for a wide range
of separation applications where minimal pressure drop is crucial
for downstream processes."Our new SepraLYTE coalescers represent
Pall's commitment to serving our customers in energy transition
markets. Pall continues to innovate to address new and challenging
customer needs in fast growing markets like green hydrogen," said
Greg Sears, Vice President and General Manager of Pall's Fluid
Technologies and Asset Protection business unit."Pall's coalescers
enable our customers to optimize their plant design, maximize the
lifetime of their critical equipment and improve overall
efficiency, reliability and output," said Sears.These coalescers
feature Pall's proprietary melt blown media technology, which
achieves outstanding liquid mist separation with low differential
pressure. The compact design incorporates coalescer media that
ensures compatibility with various chemical applications. Other key
advantages of SepraLYTE liquid/gas coalescers is the ease of
maintenance, compact size and waste reduction.Utilizing SepraLYTE
liquid/gas coalescers, customers gain significant advantages over
conventional separation products. These advantages include
reliable, consistent and verifiable separation performance, high
gas flow and liquid removal in a compact cartridge, which allow for
smaller systems with low capital, operating, and maintenance
costs.About Pall CorporationPall Corporation is a filtration,
separation and purification leader providing solutions to meet the
critical fluid management needs of customers across the broad
spectrum of industries. Pall collaborates with customers to advance
health, safety, and environmentally responsible technologies. The
Company's engineered products enable process and product innovation
and minimize emissions and waste.
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