Part 2: How It’s Made
Behind every high-performance lithium-ion battery (LIB) is a carefully engineered anode made of carbon. But how exactly is this material produced — and what role do petroleum byproducts play…
Part 1: Why It Matters
From smartphones to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, batteries are the silent enablers of our daily lives. Their importance will only grow: by…
Biogas and its upgraded form, biomethane, are at the forefront of Europe’s shift toward renewable, circular, and locally produced energy. As decarbonization accelerates, these bio-based gases are becoming key…
As the global energy and chemical sectors pivot toward decarbonization, renewable fuels such as biodiesel and bionaphtha are gaining momentum. But not all renewable fuels are created equal. Here’s a…
In the heart of the petrochemical industry lies a simple yet powerful concept: carbon chains. From ethylene (C2) to aromatics and longer-chain hydrocarbons, each “C” product serves as a building…
In the world of carbon materials, the term “coke” has deep industrial roots—originating from metallurgical processes where coal was heated in the absence of oxygen to create metallurgical coke…
High-quality biodiesel starts with high-quality feedstock. To meet international standards such as EN 14214 (EU) or ASTM D6751 (US), biodiesel must comply with strict chemical and physical parameters that ultimately…