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Chemical Engineers Develop Revolutionary Device to Harvest Hydrogen from Thin Air

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A new technology developed by chemical engineers at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne might be a contender for the next-gen fuel. Now, chemical engineer Kevin Sivula and his team of scientists have tried to develop a device that can do just that. Although an impressive feat, there is a long way to go.

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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Professions That Rely Heavily on Mathematics Engineering: The Backbone of Innovation Engineering is perhaps the most obvious field where mathematics plays a starring role. There you can get advice and solve various mathematical problems in college.

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IChemE: Virtual Work Experience Platform

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Engineering a Sustainable World – Ages 14-18 Amazing news! The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) will be launching a new virtual work experience platform on the 30th of September. On completion, pupils receive a certificate and the opportunity… Source

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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The engineering behind Evolutor. Published: Professor Tuck Seng Wong , based at The University of Sheffield in the UK, leads a team focused on applying the concept of Darwinian evolution to engineer biological systems for industrial applications. ENZYMES — the proteins responsible for catalysing all chemical reactions in cells.

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future?

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How are engineers contributing to a sustainable future? Civil engineering Dr Alice Alipour is a civil engineer, working in the branch of engineering that focuses on the design and construction of infrastructure, such as buildings, roads and bridges.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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At the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA, Dr Yamil Colón is a chemical and biomolecular engineer studying this important chemical process. Adsorption is a common process in our everyday lives,” says Dr Yamil Colón, based at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? In Australia, control engineers from the University of Melbourne and Rubicon Water have developed a system that automatically adjusts water supply to more efficiently meet demand. TALK LIKE A CONTROL ENGINEER. ABOUT CONTROL ENGINEERING.