Biodegradable electronics

Leibniz Prize for chemist Prof. Dr. Peter R. Schreiner

Germany's most important research funding prize goes to scientist at the University of Giessen

Non-toxic plasticisers for use in elastomers and thermoplastics

Bio-based plasticizers from Central Germany

A novel microscope operates on the quantum state of single electrons

Wood materials make for reliable organic solar cells

Kraft lignin improves the stability in organic solar cells thanks to its ability to form hydrogen bonds that acts as a sort of glue

Argonne and Idaho National Laboratories partner with CMBlu Energy for innovative long-duration energy storage project

The project aims to improve microgrids in cold climates and make fast charging of electric vehicles more affordable in underserved communities

Watching electrons at work

Looking inside nanocrystals

Blue-green algae sugar instead of glyphosate

Cooperation project develops environmentally friendly glyphosate alternative

Using clay to combat eternal toxins

TU Freiberg clarifies basis for innovative PFAS filter made of clay

Unveiling a new era of imaging: Boston University engineers lead breakthrough microscopy techniques

Researchers made significant advancements in the field of vibrational imaging

Producing resource-saving batteries from wood waste

Novel digestion process

Phasing out fossil fuels could save millions of lives

The mortality burden attributable to air pollution from fossil fuel use is considerably higher than most previous estimates - a phaseout of fossil fuels would have tremendous, positive health outcomes

Replicating the structure of bird feathers

The new material could be used in batteries or filtration

Harvesting more solar energy with supercrystals

An impetus for greener hydrogen production

Quantum tool opens door to uncharted phenomena

Method can contribute to a better understanding of quantum materials

Releasing Brakes on Biocatalysis

The new findings could play a role in H2 technologies

Hair care product chemicals can linger in the air in surprising amounts

Recovering instead of shredding: recycling batteries more efficiently

KIT researchers are working with industry to develop a more sustainable recycling process to recycle materials from lithium-ion batteries more effectively

Industry 4.0: No impact on energy consumption?

To what extent does the digitalisation of industrial and manufacturing processes (Industry 4.0) improve energy efficiency and thus reduce energy intensity?

New approach to the sensible utilisation of carbon dioxide from car exhaust gases

"A method has been discovered that uses impure CO2 streams and enables a breakthrough in the synthesis of valuable chemicals and pharmaceuticals"

Boosting PET recycling with higher standards for laboratory experiments

New study shows how enzymatic plastic degradation could be brought one step closer to commercialisation

Microbes could help reduce the need for chemical fertilizers

A coating protects nitrogen-fixing bacteria: Start-up to commercialise coated bacteria for large-scale use in regenerative agriculture

Plastic-eating bacteria turn waste into useful starting materials for other products

Microbial Upcycling of Waste PET

Inauguration of the world’s first pilot plant for the cost-efficient production of green methanol

Start-up C1 Green Chemicals AG and research partners develop fundamentally new production process

New designs for solid-state electrolytes may soon revolutionize the battery industry

Scientists achieve monumental improvements in lithium-metal-chloride solid-state electrolytes

This is a battery

Two colored liquids bubbling through tubes: Is this what the battery of the future looks like?

Converting PFAS “forever chemicals” into valuable compounds

Scientists develop a new method to incorporate harmful perfluoroalkenes into N-heterocyclic carbene ligands

Not so silver lining: Microplastics found in clouds could affect the weather

Low-altitude and denser clouds contained greater amounts of microplastics

Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies

This discovery could lead to the development of more efficient hydrogen fuel cells and solar water-splitting devices

Lithium-ion batteries are no longer the gold standard in battery tech

On the way to safer and more powerful energy sources

Dow and Evonik announce startup of hydrogen peroxide to propylene glycol (HPPG) pilot plant

Innovative technology offer flexibility, lower costs, and a smaller environmental footprint

CO2-free hydrogen: BASF receives funding approval for 54-megawatt water electrolysis plant

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer expected to produce up to 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year

Vulcan officially opened its Lithium Extraction Optimisation Plant

Europe’s first plant for fully domestic lithium chemicals production, to secure Europe’s lithium supply chain for Battery Electric Vehicle manufacturers

Bowel cancer: aspirin activates protective genes

Researchers have identified a signaling pathway by which aspirin can inhibit colorectal cancer.

Dunning-Kruger effect with muesli bars

Those who know the least consider themselves highly competent

Can an artificial nose detect food spoilage?

New drug delivery system could reduce daily diabetes shots to just three a year

Dietary management drugs have transformed Type 2 diabetes care, but daily injection routines are challenging for some patients

After nationalization: Carlsberg manager arrested in Russia

Autonomous measuring instruments systematically detect new materials

A new algorithm measures materials libraries up to four times faster than before: It’s based on machine learning

Pregnancy remodels the brain

Stem cells shape the sense of smell in mothers

Naked Clams: The New Superfood Sensation Emerging from the Depths

Researchers found Naked Clams contain almost twice the amount of Vitamin B12 as blue mussels and have developed an efficient way to farm them

Aston University technology to combat the not-so sweet practice of honey fraud

Light technology to be used to detect if honey is blended with cheap additions

Coffee only wakes you up if you rarely drink it

What is the ideal way to consume coffee?

Italy bans the production and sale of lab-grown meat

Researchers discover new ultra strong material for microchip sensors

A material that doesn't just rival the strength of diamonds and graphene, but boasts a yield strength 10 times greater than Kevlar

How stem cells and immune cells communicate

Lisec Artz Award for Simon Haas: Groundbreaking discovery of an unknown protective mechanism against blood cancer from stem cells

Pushers, overcrowded trains and phone zombies

Sprite presents the world's first vending machine that responds to the things that bother Generation Z the most

Scientists use quantum biology, AI to sharpen genome editing tool

"This study represents an exciting advancement toward, understanding how we can avoid making costly ‘typos’ in an organism’s genetic code"

Excessive fluid consumption: habit or hormonal disorder?

Which test provides a reliable diagnosis?

Tönnies Group launches first nationwide "Meat Climate Platform"

100 guests at the Future Forum for Agriculture

Fatty acid factory filmed at work

High-resolution images provide new insights into cellular fatty acid production: Potential for medicine and biotechnology

Mobile phone use may affect semen quality

Is 4G less harmful than 2G?

From the trough to the plate - digitally calculated

Computer program "ConTrans" estimates how much of an undesirable substance is transferred from animal feed to food

Researchers “film” novel catalyst at work

Alzheimer’s Drug PRI-002 Receives EMA Approval for Phase II Trial

Making gluten-free, sorghum-based beers easier to brew and enjoy

Tracking down Environmental Toxins

Detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by interrupted energy transfer

The weight of pollution: exposure linked to obesity

Chronic exposure to environmental pollutants found to increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Are healthy foods automatically sustainable, too?

Perceptions about sustainability and healthy food choices are closely linked

‘Hot’ new form of microscopy examines materials using evanescent waves

“This microscope technology is completely new, so we’re still learning specifically how and where it can be applied”

Textbook knowledge turned on its head: 3-in-1 microorganism discovered

Newly multifunctional bacterial species

Could eating turkey ease colitis?

According to data in mice, extra tryptophan could reduce the risk of future colitis flares

Viral Impostors: Breakthrough for Virus Research

The penetration of viruses into cells can now be tracked with unprecedented accuracy thanks to innovative design for pseudoviruses