Advanced courses in chemistry: Essential for the future of chemistry
Expert perspectives on the current state of research, future directions, challenges, experiences, and ongoing community discussions.

The Challenge for German Chemistry Teachers

Mesostructured Zeolites: Bridging the Gap Between Zeolites and MCM-41
Javier García-Martínez talks about zeolites with controlled mesoporosity and their catalytic performance

Materials for Energy Technology
Claudia Felser discusses the fascinating functionalities of Heusler compounds and what needs to be done to develop new materials for energy technology

The Future of Distillation – Industries’ Most Energy-Intense Technology
A. Górak, TU Dortmund, discusses opportunities on how to improve the energy consumption and efficiency of distillation

Energy Storage of the Future
Vaness Wood explains what needs to be done to develop new, sustainable mobility systems

How to Network
Good networking skills have become more important than ever; a good start is to ask yourself who you are

Can DFT Calculations Describe Ethylene Polymerization?
Ethylene polymerization over the Phillips CrOx/SiO2 catalyst

International Experience in Scientific Education: Distracting or Indispensible?
Science is an increasingly global endeavour but doctoral education continues to take place largely within a single institution

Nanotechnology Solutions for Energy Challenges
Javier García-Martínez talks about how simply producing clean energy is not enough and the ways in which nanotechnology can help

The Field of Chemistry
The incredible breadth of contemporary scientific research makes browsing journal issues a worthwhile investment