Chemical Industry

The chemical industry occupies an important position in the national economy of various countries, and is the basic industry and pillar industry of many countries. The development speed and scale of the chemical industry have a direct impact on all sectors of the social economy. The annual output value of chemical products in the world has exceeded US$1.5 trillion. The chemical industry is a major polluter due to its diverse categories, complex processes, and diverse products, as well as many types, large quantities, and high toxicity of pollutants emitted during production. At the same time, chemical products may produce a large number of toxic substances in various links such as processing, storage, use and waste disposal, which affect the ecological environment and endanger human health. The sustainable development of the chemical industry has important practical significance for human economic and social development.

The chemical industry includes industries such as chemical industry, oil refining, metallurgy, energy, light industry, petrochemical, environment, medicine, environmental protection and other departments engaged in engineering design, fine and daily chemical, energy and power, technology development, production technology management, and scientific research.