Stefan Grimme, University of Bonn, on his most important contributions to theoretical chemistry and the next big problems in the field
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Fixing a Failure of Density Functional Theory
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Behind the Science: Improved Structural Characterization of Lignins
D. Smith, ChemSusChem, talked to P. Bruijnincx, Utrecht University, about an alternative for the complex technical lignin characterization process
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Microplastics – A Global Catastrophe
Jane Bremmer, co-founder of the Australian Alliance for a Clean Environment, on what should and what should not be done
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Behind the Science: Cleaving Double Bonds in Fullerene Derivatives
J. Faiz, ChemPlusChem, talked to Y. Murata, Kyoto University, Japan, about his work on open-cage fullerene derivatives
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Good Environmental Policy in the Face of Uncertainty
Interview with Axel Singhofen who advises the Greens/European Free Alliance (EFA) in the European Parliament
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Behind the Science: Lead‐Free Semiconductors
C. Cobley, ChemNanoMat, talked to J. Vela, Iowa State University, USA, about his work on germanium-based semiconductor nanoparticles
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Behind the Science: Antibody‐Targeted Cancer Therapy
D. Peralta, ChemMedChem, talked to H.-S. Chong, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA, about her work on antibody‐targeted cancer therapy
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Problem-Oriented Learning with Activated Students
Volker C. Hass developed a training simulator allowing to play through the entire process of producing biotechnological products
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Behind the Science: When a Nanoparticle Hits an Electrode
K. Lawrence, ChemElectroChem, talked to K. Tschulik, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, about her work on nano impact experiments
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First Angewandte Editor Based in China
Dr. Xin Su is the first Editor of Angewandte Chemie based outside Germany