In the hydrometal process, the presence of "crud" is a constant challenge in solvent extraction. Crud is a stable emulsion which forms along the interface between the aqueous and organic phase. The...

n pharmacology, a statin is a drug belonging to the class of substances known as HMG-CoA-reductase inhibitors. As HMG-CoA is an intermediate of human cholesterol synthesis, statins such as lovastatin...

Separators and decanters have been used for the recovery of fish meal and fish oil for over 50 years. Over the years, the processes used have been adapted to the demands on the product and raw...

Catalysts are chemical substances that speed up the rate of a reaction and without undergoing any change themselves. They can be recovered and recycled. This is important because catalysts like...