The year 2018 saw good developments for the chemical-pharmaceutical industry in Germany

German Industry Outperformed a Good 2017

Problem-Oriented Learning with Activated Students
Volker C. Hass developed a training simulator allowing to play through the entire process of producing biotechnological products

Pyrethrum: History of a Bio-Insecticide – Part 3
Comparing the insecticidal activity of DDT and pyrethrins

Macrocyclic Ligand Dissolves Barium Sulfate in Pipelines
High-affinity diaza-18-crown-6 ligands solve costly problem in the petroleum industry

Searching for Christmas Presents?
Editors recommend science-themed holiday gift ideas

Chemistry Advent Calendar 2018
Daily highlights from the periodic table of the elements

Next Generation Fluid Catalytic Cracking Technology
BASF’s Valor™ catalyst technology improves the performance of Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts

Quo Vadis, MOF?
Commercialization of MOFs will probably take place first in small niche applications, and, if successful, the big processes will follow

Switchable Viscosity Reduction of Heavy Crude Oil
Oil-in-water emulsions created for pipeline transport of heavy crude oil can be reversed using carbon monoxide

Linde's 7th and largest LNG Plant
Linde awarded contract for largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in China