Carbonology

When disaster strikes, companies need a fast, straightforward solution to prevent pollution from occurring. The problem A specialty chemical plant in France suffered a serious fire in 2019 which left part of the site severely damaged. In the aftermath, the chemical company treated the extinguishing...

Europe’s chemical production industry is a major pillar of its economy and society, employing 1,2 million people directly and supplying essential products to many other sectors. From our experience in this industry, we have found that air purification and waste water treatment are common challenges...

Wastewater is a problem for numerous sectors, particularly as more stringent pollution limits are introduced. Several technologies are used, often in combination, to make wastewater safe for recycling or discharge. In many situations and sectors, activated carbon is an effective option, reducing...

Landfill sites contain a potential source of power: the biogas that is naturally emitted by decomposing waste. However, biogas contains not only usable methane (CH4) , but also pollutants which must be removed to avoid damaging the engines used to power electric generators. Learn more on how we...

Solvent-based paints and coatings are valued in numerous industries due to their resilience, smoothness and visual appeal. On application, however, they emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that can harm the environment and are therefore subject to strict regulation. In some cases, manufacturers...

Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) composites are widely used in manufacturing as they are strong yet lightweight. Layers of glass or carbon fibres are combined with layers of resin in moulds to produce items such as boats, bathtubs and pipes. However, the resins often contain styrene , a well-known...

Across the EU, there are an estimated 2 800 000 developed or previously developed sites with potentially polluting activities, with 650 000 officially registered as such. [1] They include former and current petrol stations, factories and waste sites and chemical dump sites. To prevent environmental...