Chemical process industries product redesign

Therefore, chemicals and materials derived from biomass are the only alternatives to oil-derived chemical products, which means that we have to redesign those central chemical processes and molecules which form the basis of the current chemical industry. New monomers and processes based on new technologies, such as biorefinery and industrial biotechnology, will replace them and help the chemical industry to stay competitive. 

Industrial scientists, therefore, hold a very high public trust. There is a need to go beyond the requirements of scientific canons and demonstrate to the lay public that its trust has been upheld. A number of industrial firms have recognized and responded to this need. Wilder, of Eastman Chemical, for example, describes a proactive pollution prevention policy developed in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency.112 This work describes the key role of analytics in helping chemical manufacturers take leadership roles in redesigning processes for waste prevention. Since the analytical laboratory is a principal referee in the production process, there is always a risk that time pressures will tempt some members of the production team to "work the referee". An important function of the chain of command of the analytical laboratory, therefore, is establishing a clear operational policy to ensure that any such pressure does not reach the bench level ... 

Avoiding Toxic Components and Potential Hazards Associated with Products and Processes Chemical species used in plastics and rabber industry (including the resin itself) can be released inadvertently, polluting the environment. If some of these in water, air, or food can potentially reach the human con-snmer, the risk is clearly unacceptable. Where conventional designs of products include known hazardous chemicals, it is incumbent npon the indnstry to voluntarily phase ont these and redesign products that are innocuous but functionally eqnivalent ... 

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