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Australia closes one beamline at national synchrotron, with another saved
Agency backtracks on closure of one beamline but asks user community to chip in
How air pollution is rewiring gut chemistry and fuelling chronic disease
The impact of air pollution on our bodies’ microbiomes is only just beginning to be uncovered
Rethinking hydrogen peroxide production
Hydro-Oxy and Addible both aim to transform how industry produces and uses a ubiquitous oxidant.
From litter to power: Turning cigarette butts into high-performance supercapacitors
By converting this hazardous waste into advanced nanoporous carbon electrodes, the researchers demonstrate that cigarette butts can serve as an unexpected yet highly effective resource for supercapacitors. The resulting devices exhibit high energy and power
Not all microplastics are the same
Researchers led by Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1357 Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth have overturned a common scientific assumption in a new study: microplastic particles do not all exhibit similar transport behaviour regardless of
Europe’s battery transition requires new approaces to material processing
How can Europe produce graphite for lithium-ion batteries in a cleaner, less energy-intensive way that is less dependant on non-European supply chains—while also using more recycled material? In a new joint project, partners from industry
analytica conference 2026: From diagnosing leukemia to detecting opioids
Under the motto “Science meets industry”, the analytica conference covers the broad spectrum of analytical chemistry and bioanalytics. From March 24 to 26, researchers from all over the world will present their latest findings in
N America weekly chemical rail traffic falls 6.5% year on year, US down 10.5%
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Amid harsh winter weather, North American chemical railcar traffic fell 6.5% year on year to 44,477 loadings for the week ended 31 January, led by a 10.5% decline in the US, according...
Argentina’s chemicals desert crossing continues but hopes on Vaca Muerta petrochemical potential grow – CIQyP head
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Argentina's petrochemicals industry endured one of its hardest periods in 2025 as output and sales fell across the board, but abundant shale gas from the Vaca Muerta fields could...
Poland and Baltics break gas-demand records on freezing cold, high power demand
Deep cold drives surging demand across Poland and Baltics Multiyear demand highs recorded across multiple countries Tight systems pushing regional spot prices into steep premiums to TTF LONDON...
OPINION: Life extensions to existing nuclear plants key for UK before new plants enter operations
This article reflects the personal views of the author and is not necessarily an expression of ICIS's position. LONDON (ICIS)–Further UK nuclear plant life extensions are key to bridge the gap...
Polish TSO to offer two gas transmission levels in Ukraine incremental capacity consultation
By Tatjana Jovanovic and Brendan A 'Hearn Polish TSO to offer 8.2mcm/day and 12mcm/day incremental firm capacity levels toward Ukraine Constraints from rising Polish gas demand, new connection...
European refinery solvents FD pricing mixed, supply covers needs
LONDON (ICIS)--Prices on the European refinery solvents free delivered (FD) markets were mixed this week. Feedstock costs are less volatile and demand remains weak overall, with enough material to...
Milder temperatures likely to maintain pressure on German power March ’26, but gas and low wind risks remain
German March ’26 power contact shifted to a bearish trend following broader European power weakness, driven by milder temperatures and gas losses Gas prices and temperature forecasts are to remain...
US services sector continues to expand in January
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US services sector continued to expand in January, with employment and new orders rising albeit at a slower pace than in December, according to the latest purchasing managers’...
GAS ALERT: DET extends Brunsbuettel disruption until 6 February, THE premium to TTF spikes
By Clare Pennington and Ghassan Zumot FRANKFURT (ICIS)--Germany's Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET) has extended the period during which sendout is being reduced from Brunsbuettel's FSRU Hoegh Gannet,...
Europe PA contract price for February rolls over tracking OX
LONDON (ICIS)--The European phthalic anhydride (PA) contract price for February has rolled over tracking the feedstock orthoxylene (OX) February contract price. The range for both liquid and solid PA...
Orlen posts January model petchem margin at €162/tonne
LONDON (ICIS)--Poland’s Orlen said on Wednesday that its model petrochemical margin in January was recorded at €162/tonne versus €171/tonne in December 2025 and €104/tonne in January 2025....
Qatar LNG supply deals signed at slope to Brent oil above 12%
Qatar signs two new long-term LNG contracts in Doha Slope to Brent oil price for both expected to be above 12% Slope benefits both sides; buyers expect oil prices to fall, Qatar expects significant...