News for chemistry, analytics and chemical engineering

Taking a cue from lightning, eco-friendly reactor converts air and water into ammonia

Without any carbon footprint

Layer by Layer: How simulations help manufacturing of modern displays

Optimising the processing of plastic waste

Analysing materials in real time

Visualising the Invisible: Active Sites in Antibacterial Nanomaterials

Fluorescence lifetime microscopy has great potential to systematically enhance the effectivenes of antibacterial nanomaterials

Novel surface superconductivity discovered in topological material

Milestone in materials research

Oxygen and chlorine evolution without noble metals

Electrode potential transforms surfaces

Novel Materials with Almost Perfect Water Repellency

Potential Application for Self-Cleaning Surfaces in Automobiles or Buildings

Breakthrough in zinc-based rechargeable batteries: A safer, sustainable alternative

Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology

[Fe]-hydrogenase catalysis visualized using para-hydrogen-enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Spectroscopic method provides more precise insights into hydrogen conversion

Porous Crystals Detect Nitric Oxide

Ultrasensitive detection of NO using a conductive 2D metal–organic framework

Scientists learn how to make nanotubes that point in one direction

Arrayed tungsten disulfide nanotubes pave way for new tech applications

A pleasant surprise: Existing EV batteries may last up to 40% longer than expected

"We've not been testing EV batteries the right way"

thyssenkrupp nucera Partners with Chlorum Solutions USA for Chlor-Alkali Plant in Arizona

Plant aims to set a new standard in proximity-based chemical production

Optimising the processing of plastic waste

Analysing materials in real time

Good overall result and revenue growth for the ZEISS Group

"The ZEISS Group's broad portfolio ensures a pleasingly robust overall performance in a strained environment"

Europe-wide alliance for sustainable PMMA recycling established

Open to all PMMA processing companies in Europe

thyssenkrupp nucera reports strong growth despite industry challenge

Growth in new orders for green hydrogen of 73%

Leaner and more differentiated: Evonik with new Group structure

Lean management model through elimination of divisions level

Perstorp acquires OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V.

Busch Group Expands Presence in Romania

“By incorporating Pfeiffer Vacuum into the Busch Group, we can now offer our customers in Romania the best solutions for all vacuum technology applications”

Stellantis and CATL to Invest Up to €4.1 Billion in Joint Venture for Large-Scale LFP Battery Plant in Spain

Production is planned to start by end of 2026 and could reach up to 50 GWh capacity

IDEAward for researchers’ start-up ideas

Teams from informatics, environmental engineering and medicine

Qemetica becomes the third player in Europe and the second in North America in precipitated silica market

ISC3 is looking for innovators in the field of sustainable chemistry and climate change

International start-up competition is endowed with 25,000 euros

A new era of allergy treatment

Scientists unveil the early molecular key to curing life-threatening allergies

Food labeling in the EU is often misleading

Constantly changing information makes consumers lose track

Interdisciplinary research team developing novel drug detection technology

New system uses software that acts like a robotic scientist

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Beer like the Romans

Carlsberg sheds light on the gladiators' favorite drink

MIT gel changes color on demand

Material could lead to fast, inexpensive sensors

CRISPR-Cas technology: ETH researchers have uncovered a serious side effect

A molecule designed to make the process more efficient destroys parts of the genome

Risk assessment: Essential ingredient for greater food safety

BfR organizes international symposium in Costa Rica

Roche lays the foundation for the diagnostics production of the future in Germany

Investment of more than 600 million euros in a high-tech production center - Roche's largest single investment in Germany to date

‘Love hormone’ instead of opioids

A groundbreaking new approach to treating chronic abdominal pain

Young people most stressed about spending family time this Christmas

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

A new spectroscopy method: Ultra-short light pulses enable high-precision "artificial nose"

Designing large new proteins with AI

New method for designing artificial proteins

How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks

World Community Grid Targets AIDS in Giant Research Effort

Second project will help determine effective AIDS therapies

Delivering medicines with microscopic flowers

Microparticles consisting of extremely thin petals can be used to transport medicines precisely via the bloodstream to tumors or blood clots

Airy, delicious pastries with food foam made from peas

Smarter sensor sniffs out target gases

A chemical sensor endowed with artificial intelligence can learn to detect certain gases in the air with high sensitivity and selectivity

Brain tumour cells rapidly integrate into brain-wide neuronal circuits

Researchers hope to use their new findings for future therapies for glioblastomas, which are currently incurable

Color-Changing Test for Rapid Salmonella Detection

New brain target for potential treatment of social pathology in autism spectrum disorder

A stronghold in the fight against viruses - new bacterial immune system decoded

International research team describes for the first time the structure and function of the Zorya system

Rémy Martin celebrates its 300th anniversary with exclusive limited editions

Which animals exist right here? Now researchers are able to find the answer out of thin air

Researchers have found a way to collect samples of animal DNA from the air with a new method

Concept Life Sciences and Accelero Biostructures partner to advance X-ray crystallography in early drug discovery

Up to 10 times faster drug development expected

Method to enhance solubility of pea protein favors its use in food and beverages

New dimension for efficient laboratory work

Laboratory SaaS provider Labforward ramps up Series B financing to >€8.5 million in second closing

Abselion raises £6.6 million led by M Ventures to bring disruptive at-line protein analyser to market

Series A financing highlights the potential impact of Abselion’s technology for life science research and bioprocess development

New: Baileys Chocolate

Baileys Chocolate opens up irresistible sales opportunities

New research leads to sensors that detect contaminants in water