Metal-free recyclable polyester produced from a biomass-derived compound

Sustainable Bioplastics for Biomedical Applications

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize 2016
Germany's most prestigious research prize presented in Berlin

Guess the Chemist (51)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Diagnosis by Lab-on-a-Drone
In the future, drones equipped with PCR instruments and smartphones could be flying over disease-stricken areas

Pomegranate to Reduce Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Pomegranate juice intake may improve physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Fast-Acting Antimicrobials
Imidazolium oligomers kill common pathogens

Safer Treatment for Botulism
Moss spore microcapsules used to safely deliver problematic pharmaceutical

Gold Nanoparticles for Targeted Cancer Imaging
Incorporating radionuclides into probes for breast cancer detection

Hunting the “Invisible” Elements
Astatine is becoming increasingly interesting for nuclear medicine; predominant astatine species identified

Polyester Synthesis for Tissue Repair
Novel polyester scaffolds for skin and wound healing synthesized from sugarcane