Material based on foam made from waste microplastics can be used as acoustic and thermal insulation
Putting Microplastics to Good Use
Younger Chemists Thriving during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
The IYCN surveyed younger chemists worldwide about the difficulties posed by the pandemic and the opportunities to grow and succeed
Guess the Chemist (113)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?
Interview with Ingmar Hoerr, Pioneer of mRNA Technology
As a Ph.D. student, Hoerr discovered that mRNA can be used as a therapeutic vaccine or agent when administered directly into tissues
Strong and Flexible Cofactors
Cube-shaped iron–sulfur clusters support multiple bond between iron and nitrogen
Two Silylating Reagents Used for Easier Peptide Synthesis
Transient masking of amino acids and peptides
Asymmetric Aldol Reaction in Continuous Flow
Reaction using gel-bound organocatalysts
SARS-CoV-2 Variant Trades Improved Binding for Antibody Evasion
One of the mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351 reduces binding to cells, but also to neutralizing antibodies
70th Birthday: Michael Röper
Industrial chemist formerly at BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany
New CEO of Merck KGaA
Belén Garijo appointed Executive Board Chairman and CEO of Merck KGaA