Metallosupramolecular assemblies: Unravelling the truth

Measuring particle size distribution during the grinding process

A further step toward a stable measurement method for nanoparticles used in industry

Concept for more efficient precious metal catalysts

New approach for the production of resource-saving catalysts uses different interactions of precious metals with different carrier materials

Quantum sensor for the atomic world

Groundbreaking potential

Electrolysis meets "Direct Air Capture"

The "Air2Chem" project is developing an economical process for converting CO2 from the air into chemical base materials such as ethylene or syngas

Paving the way to extremely fast, compact computer memory

Are sustainable aviation fuels truly sustainable?

Non-exhaust emissions from trains are not negligible

Trains cause particulate matter pollution along railway lines

Maximizing Hydrogen Peroxide Formation during Water Electrolysis

Killing two birds with one stone

Which research and innovation approaches can help the EU achieve a sustainable supply of critical raw materials

Three sets of measures for greater independence on the raw materials market

Carbon Atom Transfer

Spectacular basic research in organic chemistry

Europe at forefront of innovation in water technologies

Large companies dominate but university innovation on the rise

Creating value from waste

EU Project Circular Flooring turns post-consumer PVC flooring into plasticiser-free recyclates

On the way to sustainable chemistry? Iron makes it possible

Hydroformylation of olefins using iron catalysis and light

Small steps for electrons – big steps for the solar cells of the future?

Novel measurement method helps to improve perovskite solar cells in a targeted manner

Completely stretchy lithium-ion battery for flexible electronics

This new way of creating fully stretchable, solid batteries could be a promising step forward for wearable or implantable devices that flex and move with the body

Pocket-sized invention revolutionizes ability to detect harmful materials

The low-cost cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can make identifications of unknown biological molecules within minutes

Producing Hydrogen and Fertilizer at The Same Time

This new concept could allow the needs of previously separate industries to be combined

Breakthrough in quantum microscopy

Researchers are making electrons visible in slow motion

Researchers work to create biodegradable bioplastics from food waste

Use of microorganisms to convert food waste into fats, which are then processed into bioplastics

Fluorinated plastics with an expiry date

The fluorine can be recovered from the degraded material to be reincorporated into all kinds of chemicals

Researchers discover an alternative to PEG

rPEG as a new type of Poly(ethylene glycol): random chains offer multiple advantages for medical application

Chemistry by type of stew

Can it be so easy to combine very different substances in a "one-pot synthesis" to create a new class of materials?

Mining rare earth metals from electronic waste

Start-up wants to turn waste into treasure

Pocket-sized invention revolutionizes ability to detect harmful materials

The low-cost cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can make identifications of unknown biological molecules within minutes

Recyclables from wood waste for energy storage and environmental technology

Research team takes lignin waste from the timber industry to develop materials that can be used to build and recycle sustainable batteries

Which research and innovation approaches can help the EU achieve a sustainable supply of critical raw materials

Three sets of measures for greater independence on the raw materials market

Producing Hydrogen and Fertilizer at The Same Time

This new concept could allow the needs of previously separate industries to be combined

Maximizing Hydrogen Peroxide Formation during Water Electrolysis

Killing two birds with one stone

Efficient plastic-feeding fungi in freshwater ecosystems identified

Contrary to previous assumptions, no pre-treatment of the plastics was necessary

Innovative battery design: more energy and less environmental impact

Optimised method makes batteries greener

End of an era: Sartorius boss steps down

Supervisory Board expresses great regret

Bodo Möller Chemie makes further strides in Asia

New competence center in Shanghai and a change in top management

St. John's wort: Important steps of biosynthesis discovered

This opens up the opportunity to obtain the complex ingredients biotechnologically

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts can contain unusually high levels of radioactive radium

An optical lens that senses gas

Researchers develop optical lens from hybrid glass

New pathway in immune defense discovered

Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

Novel pre-treatment process enhances PFAs removal from drinking water

The team's novel approach involves a pre-treatment process that significantly enhances the performance of existing GAC systems

End of an era: Sartorius boss steps down

Supervisory Board expresses great regret

Researchers discover an alternative to PEG

rPEG as a new type of Poly(ethylene glycol): random chains offer multiple advantages for medical application

Increase frozen food temperature, reduce CO2

Study on increasing the standard freezer temperature to -15°C

New insights into the genetics of the common octopus: genome at the chromosome level decoded

Scientific milestone provides deeper insights into the evolution and biology of Octopus vulgaris

Ointment with DNA molecules combats allergic contact dermatitis

Study shows that what are known as aptamers can be absorbed directly via the skin

Enjoy fresh summer fruit

Novel Blood Test Helps Improve Cancer Treatments

This could make it possible to provide diagnostics and treatments that are more closely tailored to individual patients in the future

Trigger points for bowel cancer found at a young age

Regenerative stem cells as the origin of inflammation-associated intestinal tumors

What is PFAS all about?

British chemist is honoured for her groundbreaking work in mass spectrometry

​​Dame Carol Robinson opened a new era for protein analysis and drug development

A Delivery Service for Insulin

It's an old dream in pharmacy: to deliver an active ingredient to the exact place in the body where it is most needed

Nestlé strengthens coffee supply with new Arabica variety

Riddle of proteins in the brain solved

Erin Schuman awarded the Körber European Science Prize, worth one million euros

Pocket-sized invention revolutionizes ability to detect harmful materials

The low-cost cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can make identifications of unknown biological molecules within minutes

Food research fellowships funded for scientists in 6 countries

38 graduate students and researchers to elevate the importance of food quality to improve human and environmental health

Faster neuroborreliosis diagnosis using biomarkers

Clear threshold value of the cellular messenger substance CXCL13 allows diagnosis of neuroborreliosis to be improved

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

Global standards in food safety: BfR Summer Academy

Over 700 participants from 72 countries learn and network

Strawberries under the high-tech magnifying glass

Does a Mixture of One Million Peptides Hold the Key to the Antibiotics of the Future?

New approach to diminish antibiotic resistance developed by international research team

Protein turnaround: standardized measurement required in the food trade

ProVeg and partners push for industry-wide standards for plant and animal proteins

In the focus of X-rays: New materials for the energy transition

New Process to Test Materials for the Hydrogen Industry

Millions in funding to revolutionize immunotherapy

Swiss start-up NXI Therapeutics extends pre-seed financing to CHF 3.5 million in run-up to larger seed financing

Margarine turns 155 years old

Malvern Panalytical agrees to acquire Micromeritics, to become world leaders in materials characterization