ChemistryViews.org, ChemPubSoc Europe’s news and information site, looks back on 1,000 exciting, successful days in worldwide chemistry community
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1000 Days Online
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Uncovering Pathogens Outside the Lab
A colorimetric assay for diagnostics in the field detects every kind of pathogen by using DNAzymes and gold nanoparticles
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Gian Piero Spada (1956 – 2013)
Gian Piero Spada, Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Bologna, Italy, has passed away
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Guess the Chemist (14)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?
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Light Makes Pores Bigger
Retroactive use of light increases the size of the pores within a polymer network
![Our Daily Bread — Part 1](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/legacy/common/images/thumbnails/source/13ca53f0d73.jpg)
Our Daily Bread — Part 1
Transformation of ripe ears of grain into a fragrant, aromatic bread borders on the miraculous and behind such a miracle lies chemistry
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Tomas Kåberger on Global Energy Industry
Professor T. Kåberger, Sweden, expert of science, economics, and politics of the global energy industry with broad experience in Europe and Asia
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Shale Gas: Impact on the Petrochemical Industry
Development of shale oil and gas has opened new sources of oil, natural gas, and key petrochemical feedstocks
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What is Shale Gas? How Does Fracking Work?
How does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling make natural gas trapped in shale rock formations financially feasible and accessible?
![World Chemical Sales, Imports, and Exports 2011 Data](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/legacy/common/images/thumbnails/source/13c6818c1bb.jpg)
World Chemical Sales, Imports, and Exports 2011 Data
World chemical sales in 2011 are valued at € 2,744 billion, an increase of 95 % in value terms compared with 2001