BusinessAugust 27, 2026
synloop
SIN-loop
Definition
A shortened term for a 'synthesis loop,' referring to the specific industrial process section where nitrogen and hydrogen are reacted to form ammonia.
Etymology
This is a portmanteau formed by combining 'synthesis'—from the Greek 'sunthesis' (putting together)—and 'loop,' describing the circular industrial system where gases are continuously recycled to produce a chemical compound.
In the news
The article highlights Ammobia's reengineered 'synloop' as a modular, capital-efficient technology that makes ammonia production cheaper and more flexible than traditional large-scale plants.
Ammobia and Lummus Technology to commercialize ammonia for low-carbon energy
Read the full article ↗Hydrocarbon Processing