Porous organic polymers filter toxins from the air

Water as an Energy Carrier

Nanoporous Silicon Generates Electricity from Friction with Water

How to filter pathogens, drug residues and microplastics from wastewater

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences researches membrane technology for wastewater treatment plants

BESSY II: Phosphor chains - a 1D material with 1D electronic properties

Microalgae convert CO₂ into useful basic chemicals

Obtaining valuable chemicals directly from carbon dioxide and sunlight

The Quantum Door Mystery: Electrons That Can’t Find the Exit

New perspectives for the targeted design and use of layered materials in technology and research

Ping-pong with photons: light as a tool for a new and, above all, sustainable chemistry

A prototype glucose battery inspired by the body’s metabolism

“Using non-toxic components... this system offers a promising pathway toward safer and more affordable residential energy storage”

Solar-powered method lights the way to a ‘de-fossilized’ chemical industry

“Artificial leaf” with organic semiconductors and bacterial enzymes for sustainable conversion of CO₂ – without toxic components

Light Switch for Electrons: Researchers create conductive interface in nickelate materials

A significant step towards light-controlled electronics

Unlocking the power of gold: a breakthrough in green chemistry

Researchers have discovered a powerful synergy between gold, manganese, and copper that could transform the way we produce valuable chemicals

Chemical language models don't need to understand chemistry

A study proves that transformer models used in chemistry learn only statistical correlations

Researchers Develop New Method for Producing Previously Unknown Compounds

An international research team has published a paper in the journal Nature describing a new process that simplifies the production of complex molecules

No more problems with reflective surfaces

Max Planck start-up nanoAR receives funding from "exist"-Forschungstransfer

High-Energy Water: Researchers reveal how displaced water can supercharge molecular binding

Catalyst turns greenhouse gas into an energy source

Researchers convert CO₂ into methane - newly developed catalyst exceeds industry standard

CO₂ as a raw material: new process makes climate gas usable for the chemical industry

Producing industrially relevant chemicals in a resource-efficient way

Nanoplastics detected in animal cells

Study warns of possible consequences for animal health, meat production and human food safety

Driving Reactions with Light – and without Solvents

Photochemistry: The correct movement facilitates light-driven reactions without the use of environmentally harmful solvents

Sustainable Plastics from Plants

Innovative interdisciplinary education model

Novel Metal Alloy Withstands Extreme Conditions

A Chance for a Technological Leap

Researchers Develop New Method for Producing Previously Unknown Compounds

An international research team has published a paper in the journal Nature describing a new process that simplifies the production of complex molecules

Catalyst turns greenhouse gas into an energy source

Researchers convert CO₂ into methane - newly developed catalyst exceeds industry standard

Edible biodegradable battery could replace lithium-ion batteries

Researchers develop battery material from substances found in the body

Boron replaces metal: Element forms complexes with olefins

Eliminating toxic and expensive heavy metals in the chemical industry

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 for the development of metal-organic frameworks

“Metal-organic frameworks have enormous potential, bringing previously unforeseen opportunities for custom-made materials with new functions”

Using fungi to produce sustainable platform chemicals

Biotech startup Biophelion is working on extracting new valuable materials from industrial waste

BASF, Porsche, and BEST successfully complete pilot project on chemical recycling

Complex waste streams from end-of-life vehicles can be processed through chemical recycling into raw materials for new vehicle components such as foam for steering wheels

Researchers turn coffee and plastic waste into climate solution

“What begins with a Starbucks coffee cup and a discarded plastic water bottle can become a powerful tool in the fight against climate change...”

Splitting water: How order and disorder direct chemical reactivity

New study reveals mechanism behind water ionization under electrochemical conditions

INEOS to close two Rheinberg plants as Europe’s chemical industry hits breaking point

The closures are the direct result of crippling energy and carbon costs, and a lack of tariff protection

PFAS filter from a ball mill

A team of researchers is developing an environmentally friendly material that could help remove these ‘forever chemicals’

CO₂ as a raw material: new process makes climate gas usable for the chemical industry

Producing industrially relevant chemicals in a resource-efficient way

Sugary Drinks Influence the Psyche via the Intestine

Soft Drink Consumption Associated with Higher Risk of Depression

Unilever reaches new business arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel

Unilever announced it has reached a new arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel which will ensure the ice cream stays available to all consumers

An AI Robot for Pipetting

Researchers from the University of Freiburg have received an EXIST grant for their goodBot startup

Possible breakthrough in the development of effective biomaterials

The results could be groundbreaking for tissue engineering

Did you know how long water lasts?

KNAUER nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2026

Nobel Prize in Medicine for immune system guardians

Two Americans and one Japanese scientist honored for revolutionary discoveries on the balance of the immune system in autoimmune diseases

German frozen food market remains on course for success

Strong performance in the first half of 2025

New CRISPR method leads to a better understanding of cell functions

Novel CRISPR method makes LOF analyses much more efficient and reproducible

AI model predicts disease risks decades in advance

New AI tool can forecast the risk and timing of over 1,000 diseases

Making yogurt with ants

How traditional practices can inspire new approaches to food science

Researchers develop ultrasmall, light-sensitive nanoparticles that could serve as contrast agents

Antibody discovered that blocks almost all known HIV variants in neutralization assays

The discovery potentially opens up new perspectives for the prevention and treatment of HIV infections

Meat is macho: Why masculinity concepts get in the way of green initiatives to cut meat and dairy consumption

Study recommends ways forward to encourage men to change their diet

Researchers uncover high PAHs in common foods

The study reveals hidden carcinogens in cooking oils and meats using advanced QuEChERS-GC-MS detection method

Simply taste your way to flu infection

Rapid test for influenza viruses using chewing gum – without the need for a laboratory, electricity or medical personnel

Plant-based diet can prolong life with type 2 diabetes

New technology detects antibiotic resistance in minutes

Fraunhofer researchers develop innovative diagnostics for detecting antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections

AI nutrition study finds "five every day" may keep the doctor away

It is important to eat a healthy diet regularly

MrBeast chocolate comes to Germany

Exclusively at EDEKA, Netto Marken-Discount and Marktkauf

"A DNA search engine" searches through millions of data records in seconds

This can significantly accelerate research into antibiotic resistance and unknown pathogens

Certain processed foods and beverages linked to declines in brain health

The results offer an important wake-up call for people who want to keep their brain sharp as they age

Pineapple juice is scarce and expensive due to a small harvest

Proven: Cereal Plants Absorb Nanoplastics

Labelling with gold makes particles visible

EUR 8 million for Berlin-based MedTech company DiaMonTech

International follow-up financing with business angels and Samsung Next

Not so sweet: Some sugar substitutes linked to faster cognitive decline

Decline equal to 1.6 years of aging in highest consumers

How genes affect our metabolism

Better prevention of heart disease thanks to genetics

Smart Blood: How AI Reads Your Body's Aging Signals

Researchers link physical fitness to blood biomarkers, with aspartate emerging as a key player

Metsä Tissue scores its sixth consecutive Platinum-level recognition in the EcoVadis assessment

A novel method for genome editing

Inspired by Bacteria’s Defense Strategies