News for chemistry, analytics and chemical engineering

Surprise at the grain boundary

For the first time, an international research team has been able to observe how solute elements introduce new grain boundary phases using state-of-the-art microscopy and simulation techniques

Life of zinc batteries drastically extended

Improvement to several 100,000 loads

Hydrogen: Breakthrough in alkaline membrane electrolyzers

Bi-fuel hydrogen injection in conventional diesel engines as an option for the use of green hydrogen in shipping

Machine learning can predict the mechanical properties of polymers

A machine learning algorithm can use X-ray diffraction data from polymers to predict the behaviour of new materials.

Data archiving with molecules

Reading synthetic polymers as data storage more efficiently

Towards new reaction pathways

Insights on molecular dynamics in the ultrashort time window following UV excitation

Material with innovative stretch properties developed

KIT researchers produce metamaterial that stretches and compresses differently than conventional materials

Evaluating the link between chemicals and declining insect populations

Using a library of 1,000+ agrochemicals, scientists saw significant changes in behaviour and long-term survival of different insect populations

Carbon Capture on Board Ships as a Valuable Transition Technology

“The integration of robotics and AI is poised to revolutionize science labs”

By automating routine tasks, scientists can focus on higher-level research questions, paving the way for faster breakthroughs

Research breakthrough could be key to low-cost, long-lasting renewable batteries for electric vehicles

A cost-effective solution that delivers more energy

Neste and Braskem announce agreement on supply of renewable and recycled feedstocks for polymers and chemicals production

Braskem will use more sustainable feedstocks from Neste to produce circular and bio-circular polymer resins and chemicals

autarkize raises €2.3 million in seed funding to drive sustainable energy transition

Mercedes-Benz opens own recycling factory to close the battery loop

Plant to generate enough recycled materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year

Major investment boosts next-generation 3D printing technology

UpNano receives capital boost for further advancing high-end 2PP 3D printers, materials, and services

Merck Reiterates Confidence in Returning to Sustainable Growth

Tailwind thanks to robust global growth trends in all three business sectors

Evonik aligns two business lines with new growth strategy

Businesses outside core areas are to be sold or discontinued

Start-up aims to revolutionise CO₂ capture and conversion technology

Aerleum raises $6M in seed round

UK bioplastics breakthrough wins US plastics industry prize

“2024 is our year – we've scaled up three products, secured investor backing, brought new talent onboard and successfully launched our first commercial application"

Start-up in the fight against "forever chemicals": revolutionary technology completely destroys PFAS

Interview with the founder: Oxyle

Integrals Powers makes energy density breakthrough in Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate cell chemistry

Electric vehicle range could increase by up to 20 per cent

LANXESS signs contract to sell Urethane Systems business to UBE Corporation

Enterprise value of €460 million with expected proceeds of around €500 million

Covestro signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC

Covestro supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer

Scientists discover "pause button" in human development

Findings have possible implications for reproductive technologies

Fasting and blood sugar

New test improves diagnosis of allergies

Higher diagnostic accuracy than standard tests

Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to "artificial hibernation" for humans?

The new findings could contribute towards the development of new medical treatments

Ferments du Futur: New Innovation Center for Future Foods Opens

Europe's unique partnership accelerates research in healthy and sustainable nutrition

Kaspar Hauser was 99.9994 percent not a prince

New DNA analyses spark controversy over origins

New drugs from toxic birds

Investigation of the symbiosis between bacteria and birds leads to the discovery of new natural products with antimicrobial properties

Vegan Trademark: 70,000 products now vegan certified

34 years of innovation for an animal-friendly and sustainable future

Are tattoos safe?

Tattoo inks in Europe are mislabeled and some contain banned ingredients

How the brain processes the number zero

1.3 million pizzas with solar power

Gustavo Gusto produces with a PV system from E.ON

“The integration of robotics and AI is poised to revolutionize science labs”

By automating routine tasks, scientists can focus on higher-level research questions, paving the way for faster breakthroughs

Why the flu vaccine is less effective in older people

Study identifies key molecules and possible approaches to improve the vaccination response

Sustainable antibacterial food wrap that changes colour when food goes bad

Smart protection against food waste

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

Possible trigger of Crohn’s disease discovered

Dysfunctional mitochondria disrupt the gut microbiome

Full-bodied cheese flavor–prediction of flavor development soon possible thanks to new method

Start-up receives funding for animal-free methods for drug testing

Ethically safe, fast, cost-effective and reliable

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

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts can contain unusually high levels of radioactive radium

Cost-effective modular system for optical imaging from the 3D printer

Like building with Lego bricks

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA

Surprising discovery revealed an entirely new dimension to gene regulation

Victory against fast food giants

German Environmental Aid forces McDonald's to offer mandatory reusable packaging

Light on – light off: the test result is ready

Inspired by nature - Light-controlled bio-based OptoAssays can diagnose diseases more easily and cost-effectively

Dietary fibre powers the multivitamin factory in your gut

Luxembourg Institute of Health reveals critical link between fibre intake, gut bacteria, B vitamins and immune health

When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal

Researchers find ground beef packs bigger muscle-building punch than soy-based alternative

AI does not necessarily lead to more efficiency in clinical practice

Researchers analyse the effects

ONE microscopy: from molecule to 3D structure with conventional microscopy

The simple and cost-effective method developed using a few simple but effective tricks

Plastic pollution harms bees: risks for global food security

A new review study is the first to systematically show the harmful effects of nano- and microplastics on bees and other beneficial insects

Automated analysis of German insect diversity

DNA provides almost 32,000 species