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  1. A novel, two-sided wound dressing engineered from sustainable furan-based plant polymers, designed to deliver antibiotics directly to injuries during the critical early stages of infection.
    #Materials Science #BiomaterialsScience #ChemicalEngineering #Chemistry #Microbiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/07/ms07152601.

  2. A novel, two-sided wound dressing engineered from sustainable furan-based plant polymers, designed to deliver antibiotics directly to injuries during the critical early stages of infection.
    #Materials Science #BiomaterialsScience #ChemicalEngineering #Chemistry #Microbiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/07/ms07152601.

  3. Scientists use sound waves to create protective crystal coatings on crops

    A team of researchers at RMIT University has developed a new coating method that sounds almost futuristic. Using…
    #NewsBeep #News #Science #AU #Australia #Chemicalengineering #crystalcoatings #Crystals #GlobalGoodNews #GreenGoodNews #NewDiscoveries #Plants #research #soundwaves
    newsbeep.com/au/800510/

  4. Scientists use sound waves to create protective crystal coatings on crops

    A team of researchers at RMIT University has developed a new coating method that sounds almost futuristic. Using…
    #NewsBeep #News #Science #AU #Australia #Chemicalengineering #crystalcoatings #Crystals #GlobalGoodNews #GreenGoodNews #NewDiscoveries #Plants #research #soundwaves
    newsbeep.com/au/800510/

  5. BINND is a deep learning model designed to predict how different DNA molecules bind to one another. Trained on a massive empirical dataset, it accurately maps the hypercomplex, non-orthogonal binding relationships found in biological systems.
    #ArtificialIntelligence #SyntheticBiology #ChemicalEngineering #BiomolecularEngineering #Bioinformatics #ComputerEngineering #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/07/ai07142602.

  6. BINND is a deep learning model designed to predict how different DNA molecules bind to one another. Trained on a massive empirical dataset, it accurately maps the hypercomplex, non-orthogonal binding relationships found in biological systems.
    #ArtificialIntelligence #SyntheticBiology #ChemicalEngineering #BiomolecularEngineering #Bioinformatics #ComputerEngineering #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/07/ai07142602.

  7. 🧪🤖 Can AI make chemical processes safer – and who checks the AI?
    Daniel Neider contributes to the 2nd DFG funding phase of FOR 5359 on deep learning for sparse chemical process data.
    His subproject focuses on formal verification of neural networks used for anomaly detection in safety-critical chemical processes. 🔍🛡️
    rc-trust.ai/news/news-detail/c
    #TrustworthyAI #MachineLearning #FormalVerification #ChemicalEngineering
    Photo: © Schloss Dagstuhl – LZI GmbH, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

  8. Biomolecular engineering is the application of engineering principles and practices to the purposeful manipulation of molecules of biological origin. Its primary goal is the intentional design, synthesis, and analysis of biomolecules—such as proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates—to solve complex problems in human health, agriculture, energy production, materials science
    #BiomolecularEngineering #ChemicalEngineering #Biochemistry #Biophysics #MolecularBiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/07/cat07122603

  9. Biomolecular engineering is the application of engineering principles and practices to the purposeful manipulation of molecules of biological origin. Its primary goal is the intentional design, synthesis, and analysis of biomolecules—such as proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates—to solve complex problems in human health, agriculture, energy production, materials science
    #BiomolecularEngineering #ChemicalEngineering #Biochemistry #Biophysics #MolecularBiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/07/cat07122603

  10. Researchers have developed cylindrical microparticles coated in a catalyst that generate tiny oxygen bubbles upon exposure to hydrogen peroxide to mechanically disrupt and clear stubborn bacterial biofilms.
    #ChemicalEngineering #BiomolecularEngineering #BiomedicalSciences #Microbiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/07/bmed0710260

  11. Researchers have developed cylindrical microparticles coated in a catalyst that generate tiny oxygen bubbles upon exposure to hydrogen peroxide to mechanically disrupt and clear stubborn bacterial biofilms.
    #ChemicalEngineering #BiomolecularEngineering #BiomedicalSciences #Microbiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/07/bmed0710260

  12. A decentralized robotic system inspired by the social behavior of insects, such as bees and ants, designed to autonomously navigate, communicate, and collaboratively complete complex tasks.
    #Robotics #Biomimetics (Bio-inspired Engineering) #SwarmIntelligence #ChemicalEngineering #Technology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/06/tn06252601.

  13. A decentralized robotic system inspired by the social behavior of insects, such as bees and ants, designed to autonomously navigate, communicate, and collaboratively complete complex tasks.
    #Robotics #Biomimetics (Bio-inspired Engineering) #SwarmIntelligence #ChemicalEngineering #Technology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/06/tn06252601.

  14. Researchers have developed novel post-assembly methods to engineer metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), resulting in highly porous, sponge-like materials with expanded capacity for gas storage and separation.
    #MaterialsScience #Chemistry #ChemicalEngineering #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/06/ms06182601.

  15. Researchers have developed novel post-assembly methods to engineer metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), resulting in highly porous, sponge-like materials with expanded capacity for gas storage and separation.
    #MaterialsScience #Chemistry #ChemicalEngineering #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/06/ms06182601.

  16. After a pleasant and productive train ride to #Toronto, #x2026 is about to start - the annual #Chemistry and #ChemicalEngineering conference (held together this year)

  17. After a pleasant and productive train ride to #Toronto, #x2026 is about to start - the annual #Chemistry and #ChemicalEngineering conference (held together this year)

  18. Can AI predict the thermodynamics of complex liquid mixtures without breaking the laws of physics?

    Researchers developed HANNA, a machine learning model constrained by thermodynamics itself, improving predictions of phase equilibria and mixture behavior.

    🔗 nature.com/articles/s41467-026

    #MachineLearning #Thermodynamics #ChemicalEngineering #AI #Physics

  19. 🎉 Successfully conducted the webinar on **Introduction to Process Simulation using DWSIM** in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers (India), South Gujarat Local Centre.

    Participants explored the FOSSEE project, FLOSS initiatives, DWSIM tools, and a live process simulation demonstration.

    Thank you to Mr. Priyam Nayak & all participants for making this session engaging & impactful.
    #DWSIM #FOSSEE #IITBombay #OpenSource #ChemicalEngineering #ProcessSimulation #Webinar #SkillDevelopment

  20. Poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) can achieve exceptionally high carbon dioxide (CO₂) adsorption rates when their counter anions are exchanged and inorganic salt impurities are strictly eliminated.
    #MaterialsScience #ChemicalEngineering #EnvironmentalChemistry #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/ms05102601.

  21. Poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) can achieve exceptionally high carbon dioxide (CO₂) adsorption rates when their counter anions are exchanged and inorganic salt impurities are strictly eliminated.
    #MaterialsScience #ChemicalEngineering #EnvironmentalChemistry #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/ms05102601.

  22. Interested in process simulation using open-source tools?
    Join our free webinar on DWSIM and learn how to simulate chemical processes without expensive software.
    📅 09 May 2026
    ⏰ 4:00 PM IST
    🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ju

    #DWSIM #OpenSource #ChemicalEngineering #FOSSEE #IITBombay #ProcessSimulation #Webinar

  23. PoLARIS (Perovskite Laboratory for Autonomous Reaction Inference and Synthesis) is an autonomous, AI-driven microfluidic laboratory capable of rapidly synthesizing and optimizing chemically complex, lead-free light-emitting nanomaterials in a matter of hours.
    #MaterialScience #Nanotechnology #ChemicalEngineering #ArtificialIntelligence #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/ms05042601.

  24. PoLARIS (Perovskite Laboratory for Autonomous Reaction Inference and Synthesis) is an autonomous, AI-driven microfluidic laboratory capable of rapidly synthesizing and optimizing chemically complex, lead-free light-emitting nanomaterials in a matter of hours.
    #MaterialScience #Nanotechnology #ChemicalEngineering #ArtificialIntelligence #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/ms05042601.

  25. A nanoreactor is a porous shell containing catalytically active nanoparticles; researchers have discovered that these microscopic reactors operate more efficiently when the flow of reactants into the inner space is slightly restricted rather than completely uninhibited.
    #ChemicalEngineering #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/chm05012601

  26. A nanoreactor is a porous shell containing catalytically active nanoparticles; researchers have discovered that these microscopic reactors operate more efficiently when the flow of reactants into the inner space is slightly restricted rather than completely uninhibited.
    #ChemicalEngineering #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/chm05012601

  27. When a gene is transcribed, it creates physical ripples along the DNA strand that can either activate or suppress neighboring genes. The physical ordering and arrangement of these genes, known as "gene syntax," directly dictates how their structural interactions couple their expression.
    #SyntheticBiology #Biophysics #Genetics #ChemicalEngineering #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/sybi0430260

  28. When a gene is transcribed, it creates physical ripples along the DNA strand that can either activate or suppress neighboring genes. The physical ordering and arrangement of these genes, known as "gene syntax," directly dictates how their structural interactions couple their expression.
    #SyntheticBiology #Biophysics #Genetics #ChemicalEngineering #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/sybi0430260

  29. A rapid, energy-efficient, water-based chemical extraction method designed to recover critical minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese—from spent lithium-ion batteries.
    #MaterialScience #ChemicalEngineering #Chemistry #Hydrometallurgy #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/chm04272601

  30. A rapid, energy-efficient, water-based chemical extraction method designed to recover critical minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese—from spent lithium-ion batteries.
    #MaterialScience #ChemicalEngineering #Chemistry #Hydrometallurgy #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/chm04272601

  31. This methodology is an advanced, integrated waste treatment process that converts up to 80% of municipal sewage sludge into high-purity renewable natural gas. It optimizes energy recovery while significantly reducing the operational costs and environmental impact associated with wastewater management.
    #ChemicalEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #Microbiology #Bioenergy #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/eng04212601

  32. This methodology is an advanced, integrated waste treatment process that converts up to 80% of municipal sewage sludge into high-purity renewable natural gas. It optimizes energy recovery while significantly reducing the operational costs and environmental impact associated with wastewater management.
    #ChemicalEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #Microbiology #Bioenergy #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/eng04212601

  33. A recent study demonstrates that iron-rich slag, a widespread waste byproduct of metal processing, can effectively capture and store carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions under realistic environmental conditions.
    #EnvironmentalEngineering #ChemicalEngineering #Geochemistry #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/eng04182601

  34. A recent study demonstrates that iron-rich slag, a widespread waste byproduct of metal processing, can effectively capture and store carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions under realistic environmental conditions.
    #EnvironmentalEngineering #ChemicalEngineering #Geochemistry #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/eng04182601

  35. A novel, energy-efficient heterostructure catalyst designed to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. This innovation provides a low-cost, highly durable alternative to traditional platinum-based materials for the production of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel.
    #ChemicalEngineering #MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #RenewableEnergy #Technology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/eng04142601

  36. A novel, energy-efficient heterostructure catalyst designed to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. This innovation provides a low-cost, highly durable alternative to traditional platinum-based materials for the production of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel.
    #ChemicalEngineering #MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #RenewableEnergy #Technology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/eng04142601

  37. Hands-on CFD learning in action 🚀

    FOSSEE CFD team conducted a Basics of OpenFOAM workshop at Azeotropy 2026, IIT Bombay.

    75 Chemical Engineering students explored real CFD simulations using open source tools.

    #OpenFOAM #CFD #FOSSEE #OpenSource #FLOSS #IITBombay #ChemicalEngineering #STEM #Fediverse

  38. #Microbial nutrients dictate the success or failure of #antibiotics in structured bacterial communities, creating an observable death front where metabolically active surface cells perish while nutrient-starved interior cells survive.
    #Bioengineering #ChemicalEngineering #Biophysics #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/02/beng0224260

  39. #Microbial nutrients dictate the success or failure of #antibiotics in structured bacterial communities, creating an observable death front where metabolically active surface cells perish while nutrient-starved interior cells survive.
    #Bioengineering #ChemicalEngineering #Biophysics #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/02/beng0224260

  40. A chemical engineer went full "gas chromatography" on Coca Cola & figured out how to dupe it practically w/out requiring the hard-to-get de-cocainized coca leaf that Coke uses.

    ▶️ Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola (It Took Me A Year)
    youtube.com/watch?v=TDkH3EbWTY
    #cocacola #chemicalengineering #cloning

  41. A chemical engineer went full "gas chromatography" on Coca Cola & figured out how to dupe it practically w/out requiring the hard-to-get de-cocainized coca leaf that Coke uses.

    ▶️ Perfectly Replicating Coca Cola (It Took Me A Year)
    youtube.com/watch?v=TDkH3EbWTY
    #cocacola #chemicalengineering #cloning

  42. University of St. Andrews: Groundbreaking discovery turns household plastic recycling into anti-cancer medication. “Published today in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, researchers discovered that by using a ruthenium-catalysedsemi-hydrogenation process, PET waste could be depolymerised into a valuable chemical, ethyl-4-hydroxymethyl benzoate (EHMB). Remarkably, EHMB serves as a key […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/25/university-of-st-andrews-groundbreaking-discovery-turns-household-plastic-recycling-into-anti-cancer-medication/
  43. University of St. Andrews: Groundbreaking discovery turns household plastic recycling into anti-cancer medication. “Published today in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, researchers discovered that by using a ruthenium-catalysedsemi-hydrogenation process, PET waste could be depolymerised into a valuable chemical, ethyl-4-hydroxymethyl benzoate (EHMB). Remarkably, EHMB serves as a key […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/25/university-of-st-andrews-groundbreaking-discovery-turns-household-plastic-recycling-into-anti-cancer-medication/
  44. Save the date: 59th “Jahrestreffen Deutscher Katalytiker”

    18–20 March 2026 | Congress Centrum Weimarhalle, Weimar

    400+ participants, cutting-edge talks, poster sessions, industry exhibition-covering fundamentals to industrial applications in catalysis. Strong focus on early‑career researchers. Renowned keynotes.

    Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates!

    #Catalysis #Chemistry #ChemicalEngineering #Conference #Weimar #RAndD

  45. #ChemicalEngineering
    Finished the excellent American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE #ChEnected class: AI for Chemical Engineers, taught by Ozgur Akgun @ozgurakgun of #univofstandrews.

    #AI Topics: Predictive, Prescriptive, & Generative AI.

    Key Skills: what's possible & what's not.