The chemical and petrochemical industries are fundamental to modern society, delivering( raw) materials essential for transport, construction, pharmaceuticals, plastics, fertilisers, electronics, etc. Yet many manufacturers are facing increasingly harsh realities, such as falling demand, production overcapacity, high energy prices, tariffs, and supply chain disruption. Be that as it may, project announcements as well as research to improve materials performance are ongoing.
By David Sear, Technical English Services