Identifying the most promising strategies for the generation, storage, distribution, and utilization of renewable energy for different countries

Transition to Renewable Systems

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)

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

Most Accessed Articles: April 2013
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for April 2013

Milestones Reached for REACH
The European chemicals regulation REACH enters its second deadline and companies now must start working for the third phase

French Chemical Society National and Bi-national Awards
The winners of the annual national and bi-national prizes of the SCF include Klaus Müllen, Santiago Alvarez Reverter, and Samir Zard

Sulfate Aerosols Cool Climate Less Than Assumed
Life span of cloud-forming sulfate particles in the air is shorter than assumed due to a reaction pathway catalysed by mineral dust within clouds

Reform to US Toxic Substances Control Act
Bipartisan bill introduced to evaluate and label all commercially used chemicals based on their potential health and environmental risks