Shell Chemicals

Pentair's reverse osmosis membranes use polyamide thin-film composites — interfacial polymerization creates a 100nm selective layer that rejects 99% of dissolved salts. Water purification is membrane chemistry in action.

Froth flotation chemistry separates copper ore from gangue — xanthate collectors selectively bind to sulfide minerals, attaching them to air bubbles. Without these molecules, battery-grade copper stays in the rock.

CIC unites Canada's chemists, chemical engineers, and chemical technologists. Our Canadian Chemistry Conference highlights oilsands chemistry, carbon capture, and critical minerals processing — chemistry for a resource economy.