News for chemistry, analytics and chemical engineering

Ultra-thin two-dimensional materials observed for the first time in a state between solid and liquid

New insights into phase transitions at the atomic level in real materials

ERC Consolidator Grant for Dr. Felix Gunkel and “Scrambled Oxs”

From model material to real electrode

New microscope can image an invisible 2D material

A new type of copper from the nuclear reactor

Cu-64 for medical applications

Microplastics filter inspired by fish

Seeing inside smart gels

Scientists capture dynamic behavior under stress

Weaving secondary battery electrodes with fibers and tying them like ropes for both durability and performance

Atomic switches bring molecular electronics closer to reality

Researchers develop silver-based switches that form reliable connections between molecules and electrodes

High-energy-density barocaloric material could enable smaller, lighter solid-state cooling devices

KAIST unveils cause of performance degradation in electric vehicle high-nickel batteries

Tracking forever chemicals across food web shows not all isomers are distributed equally

Long-standing puzzle in electron scattering deepens with new measurement

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry is on a difficult path

Total sales down 1 percent compared to the previous year

The world's largest digital event for everyone involved in the battery value chain

Comprehensive program with top-class experts

Arkema and Semcorp sign a strategic partnership in battery separators

Merck Inaugurates Semiconductor Solutions Site in Taiwan to Support AI Growth

The company is strengthening its global supply chain resilience while deepening its leading role in the semiconductor ecosystem

WACKER strengthens silicone business in China with new technology center for specialty silanes

2,300-square-meter center consolidates Group expertise in the field of organofunctional silanes

WACKER specifies savings targets

Over 1,500 job cuts planned worldwide

Global hydrogen market: Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde conclude framework agreement on the use of ammonia splitting technology

License packages for up to six commercial plants with a total capacity of 7,200 mtpd of ammonia

Beverage industry relies on enzymatic PET recycling from CARBIOS

New purchase agreements bring French biotech company closer to production launch

Dresden recycling pioneer HolyPoly wins KfW Award Reasons for Saxony

"HolyPoly is an example of a new generation of founders who see sustainability and profitability as a joint opportunity"

Light + air = fuel

University of Duisburg-Essen spin-off puts new plant for synthetic natural gas into operation in Duisburg

Grenova acquires Peak Robotics

The combined organization will continue advancing Grenova’s mission to transform laboratory operations through innovation, sustainability, and intelligent design

Sustainable Chemistry on Stage: Global Start-ups Drive Change at Impact Festival

Focus on innovations in sustainable chemistry and climate change

Time of Eating Changes Lipid Profile During Intermittent Fasting

A new look at the circadian rhythm of metabolism

How permeable are paper food packaging materials?

A new AI model combines data from laboratory tests with the laws of physics to calculate how well different types of paper protect food from flavor loss and contaminants

Fish freshness easily monitored with a new sensor

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to fight cancer

“The implications are extraordinary — this could revolutionize the entire field of oncologic care”

Plant-Based Protein Hydrolysates Influence Satiety in Different Ways

"...valuable insights for the development of functional foods that can contribute to reducing energy intake in a natural way"

The “Great Unified Microscope” can see both micro and nanoscale structures

Researchers unify two conventional techniques that so far have been used to make either micro- or nanoscale observations

Fingernails as a mirror of nutrition

Study shows new potential for health monitoring

Potentially harmful PFAS in baking paper

Bacteria ‘pills’ could detect gut diseases — without the endoscope

“This technology provides a new paradigm for rapid and non-invasive detection of gastrointestinal diseases”

Aging alters the protein landscape in the brain – diet can counteract this

"Our results show that even in old age, diet can still have an important influence on molecular processes in the brain"

Genetically engineered fungi are protein packed, sustainable, and taste similar to meat

Gene-edited fungus achieves 61% lower environmental impact

STOE & Cie GmbH Joins Advanced Measurement Instruments (AMI)

Forming a Global Player in Analytical Instrumentation for Materials Research

Bio-based plastics for infusion bags

Frankfurt research team develops sustainable alternative to medical products made from crude oil in cooperation with bioplastics start-up BIOVOX

Toxic metals in wheat grain: do they come from the soil or the fertilizer?

Changes in a single gene can cause mental illness

Using a Tablet before Bed Not as Harmful as Believed

Surprising results

The world’s first elucidation of the immunomodulatory effects of kimchi by the World Institute of Kimchi

Grenova acquires Peak Robotics

The combined organization will continue advancing Grenova’s mission to transform laboratory operations through innovation, sustainability, and intelligent design

Coffee slows biological ageing in major psychiatric disorders patients

Study links 3-4 cups daily to longer telomeres in psychosis and bipolar disorder

Revvity to Acquire ACD/Labs

Acquisition deepens Revvity Signals’ presence in research informatics while furthering its ongoing expansion into development and manufacturing solutions

Crop-killing pathogen found to disable plant ‘alarm system’

A toxin with a useful twist

Their work opens the door to new applications in lab-on-a-chip technologies, biosensors, and artificial cell prototypes

FIRST LABS - Laboratory start-up support for start-ups

The Rock Capital Group is expanding its concept of ready-to-use laboratories in the life science hub at SKYGATE in Hallbergmoos, especially for start-ups and smaller companies

AI models for drug design fail in physics