Process Intensification Group

The Process Intensification Group (PIG) at Newcastle University is the largest “P.I.” research group in the World, with over 60 active researchers. Process intensification means reducing the size of process technology by a factor of 10 – 100. This drastically reduces capital costs, running costs, safety hazards and improves process control. The group develops technologies for reactions, separations, mass transfer and mixing for a range of partners in the chemicals, food and pharmaceuticals industries. We also specialise in laboratory-scale process development using 3D-printed process units.