German scientist (1803 – 1873) described as a founder of organic chemistry and "father of the fertilizer industry"
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Justus von Liebig: Great Teacher and Pioneer in Organic Chemistry and Agrochemistry

Physical Chemistry Pioneer: Svante Arrhenius (1859 – 1927)
Swedish Nobel Laureate known for work on the theory of electrolytic dissociation, activation energy, and the pioneering theory of global warming

100th Anniversary: Death of Johannes Diderik van der Waals
Dutch Nobel Laureate and theoretical physicist and thermodynamicist known for his pioneering work on the equation of state for gases and liquids

Geheimer Medizinalrat, Dr. med. h. c., Dr. ing. h. c., Dr. phil.
Remembering Emanuel August Merck (1855 – 1923) on his 100th death anniversary

120th Birthday: Giulio Natta
Italian Nobel Laureate well-known for his work on Ziegler–Natta catalysts for polymer synthesis

Are PFAS Banned in Europe?
ECHA presents proposal submitted by five EU Member States to ban the production and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)

Wood Is the Material of Tomorrow – Already Today
Sustainability requirements are driving growth in forestry, new wood products are gaining importance as alternatives to petroleum-based products, but demand for wood products is also increasing

300th Birthday: Axel Fredrik Cronstedt
Swedish researcher discovered nickel and is considered a founder of modern mineralogy

Fire Destroys Historical Auditorium of the Liebig Laboratory
The place of Liebig’s first experimental lectures and part of the Liebig Museum caught fire

24 Must-See Destinations in Europe for Chemists
Every day until December 24 we will unlock a new destination for your bucket list—join our chemistry Europe trip