Chairman of the German Association of Biotechnology Industries (DIB; Deutsche Industrievereinigung Biotechnologie) reported on trends and demands

Economic Trends of Biotechnology in Germany

From Pharmacy to the Pub — A Bark Conquers the World: Part 2
Thomas Buchler, CEO of the quinine producer Buchler & Co., talks about the ups and downs of the international cinchona trade

Efficient Inkjet Printing of Graphene
Efficient and mature inkjet printing technology is introduced for mass production of coffee-ring-free patterns of high-quality graphene at high resolution

International Chemical Trade 2011 Data
The European Union (EU) remains the largest importer and exporter of chemicals despite a decrease in competitiveness

Wonderlab Comic – The Forgotten Savior
Regular checks of the safety equipment in the lab are very important as the occupants of Wonderlab find out

Uwe Bornscheuer on Biocatalysis and Publishing
Professor Uwe Bornscheuer talks about his exciting field of research, biocatalysis and protein engineering, and his broad experience in publishing

Challenges of REACH – Interview with Geert Dancet
G. Dancet, Executive Director, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), talks about the past, present, and future challenges of the agency

More Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Atomic layer deposition produces ultrathin blocking layers that significantly increase the overall efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)

Largest Natural Gas Based Gasification Complex for Syngas Chemicals
Linde to invest more than $200 million in Texas to build largest air separation facility in the US

2nd REACH Deadline
The 2nd deadline falls May 31 and applies to chemicals produced in, or imported into, the EU in annual volumes of 100-1,000 t