Professor Bernd Ondruschka, the Friedrich-Schiller University, Jena, Germany, celebrates his 65th birthday

65th Birthday: Bernd Ondruschka

Critics of Biofuels
German National Academy of Sciences issues a critical statement on the use of bioenergy

Biggest Biofuel Pilot Plant
Clariant’s sunliquid process turns plant waste products into second-generation cellulose ethanol

Summer Reading
Editors recommend chemistry and science related books fun to read during this summer

US Chemical Industry
According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the first and second quarter 2012 growth was weak

New Catalyst for Fuel Cells
Synthesis and characterization of Pt entangled carbon nanotube composite electrodes for a high-power, low Pt loading, single-cell PEMFE device

Energy Demand for Photovoltaics
Cumulative energy demand for small molecule and polymer photovoltaics calculated

Most Accessed Articles: June 2012
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for June 2012

Teijin to Expand DMT Supply Capability
Japanese company to become one of the world largest dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) suppliers

New Biocides Regulation Enters Into Force
New Biocides Regulation enters into force on 17 July 2012; regulatory requirements for industry will apply from 1 September 2013