Despite the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues, the chemical-pharmaceutical industry had a strong first half of 2021
Strong Comeback for the German Chemical Industry
CureVac's Second-Generation mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise
Neutralizing capacity of induced antibodies tested against a range of variants in non-human primates
Coronavirus-Killing Antiviral Surface Coating
CodiKoat's surface coating technology received ISO certification and is said to be the fastest antiviral protection of its kind
Vertical Farming With Drones
AeroFarms is working with Nokia Bell Labs to further develop the technological capabilities of industrial-scale indoor farming
Bayer to Strengthen Drug Discovery Platform
Acquisition of Vividion should provide therapies for patients whose medical needs are not yet met by today’s treatment options
Sanofi to Acquire Translate Bio
Accelerate application of mRNA technology for the development of vaccines and therapeutics
Evonik Acquires Biotech Company JeNaCell
The acquisition adds biotechnologically derived cellulose to Evonik's biomaterials portfolio
Top Ten Chemical Companies in 2020
BASF saw the highest sales in 2020, followed by Sinopec and Dow. Overall, combined chemical sales declined compared to 2019
Explosion at Chemical Complex in Leverkusen
An explosion followed by a fire occurred in the tank farm of a waste incineration plant at Chempark Leverkusen, Germany
How Vehicle Electrification Changes Materials Supply Risks
Manufacturers' supply risk exposure could more than double with fleet electrification