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Cheap material that can store heat energy collected from the sun during the day that can be released slowly over night developed

ThyssenKrupp Otto, Tokyo, Japan, will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary

Efficient, stereospecific synthesis of high purity isohexide diamines – high-performance biobased polymers such as polyamides

Ways to store CO2 by using the minerals from industrial waste from steel making or municipal waste are explored

The IUPAC recommended new proposed names for the latest heavy elements to be added to the periodic table

Firing laser pulses between satellites is promising a step up in tracking greenhouse gases

Technology Forum held by Heraeus, VCI and Fraunhofer Institute discussed the role of chemistry for our resources and energy future

Crystalline hybrid organic–inorganic aluminosilicate with open porosity and one of the most complex structures ever solved by electron diffraction

We are pleased to announce the winners of our IYC2011 video competition