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The metal finishing industry is often at the intersection of innovation and environmental regulations. From electroplating to anodizing, these operations release heavy metal particles and acid mists into the environment, which can have significant health and environmental impacts. However, technological advancements like fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) scrubbers are helping the industry…

A Closer Look at Controlling Corrosive Gases and VOCs As the semiconductor industry propels us into an era of advanced smartphones and artificial intelligence, it simultaneously presents a unique set of safety and environmental challenges. The manufacturing processes inherent to this sector make extensive use of corrosive chemicals and volatile…

The manufacturing of chemicals is a double-edged sword. While it’s essential for producing a wide array of products that benefit society, it also generates hazardous gases that pose significant risks to human health and the environment. In chemical processing plants, where exposure to substances like chlorine, ammonia, and sulfuric acid…

Wet scrubbers can be made from various materials, including metal alloys, stainless steel, thermoplastics, or fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP). In this blog, discover the benefits of FRP wet scrubbers for corrosive environments and which industries or applications are best suited to this material. SLY offers several types of wet scrubbers for…

A new rule regarding coal ash disposal and cleanup issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could be enacted in May 2024. The current proposal is designed to modify a 2015 rule, “Disposal of CCR from Electric Utilities,” or the Coal Ash Rule, addressing the management of fly ash and…

Fertilizer for the garden. Dish detergent by the kitchen sink. Electricity to power lights over your workspace. These are a few examples in the vast and growing “bioeconomy,” which some studies say tops US $4 trillion. Moving from a fossil fuel-based to a biobased economy is expected to contribute to…

Lithium is the lightest metal on the periodic table. However, some general characteristics remain. The properties of lithium dust can vary depending on its source, form, and processing conditions.  The challenges of lithium dust require careful design and planning to build a proficient system to control it. Best practices will…

While biomass has existed since the earth was formed, the past few decades have witnessed an increased interest in using biomass stock in unique ways. These innovative ideas have created a distinction between “modern” and “traditional” biomass. Modern uses repurpose waste products with a biological origin into new products or…

According to Fortune Business Insights, the global lithium mining market is projected to grow at least 6% for the next several years. This lightweight metal is inextricably linked to modern society’s move toward a lower carbon economic model.     Lithium carbonate is the most common output of either hard rock…