Reports on promising technologies being considered nationwide for pilot and demonstration scale development. In addition, opportunities for alternative fossil fuels continue to draw significant interest.
Environmental.
Consideration in the design and operation of process plants and opportunities for research and design of equipment and processes to solve environmental problems.
Food, cosmetic, & Pharmaceutical.
Encourages the focus of biological sciences in chemical engineering curricula and promotes the application of sanitary design principles for process equipment and installations.
Material engineering & Science.
Encompasses five materials areas: Polymers (8A), Biomaterials (8B), Inorganic Materials (8D), Electronic Materials (8E) and Composites (8F).