Max von Delius, Kerstin Leopold, and colleagues developed sulfur-rich network polymers that show excellent metal sorption and battery cathode performance

Sulfur-Rich Network Polymers via Dynamic C–S Bonding

Acid- and Light-Driven Multifunctional Luminescent Materials: Pioneering Innovations in Information Encryption
A series of molecular photoswitches have been successfully designed and synthesized that can be actuated by visible light or acid stimuli

Österreichische Chemietage 2026 – Austrian Chemistry Days 2026
National conference of the Austrian Chemical Society (GÖCH)

Antibacterial Patches Using Melaleuca Oil Nanoemulsions
Antibacterial patches made with Melaleuca oil nanoemulsions in Pec:PVA films offer a natural, safe, and long-lasting solution for infected wound care

Maria Skłodowska-Curie’s Italian Journeys on Display in Warsaw
An open-air exhibition sheds light on the Nobel-winning chemist’s travels to Italy—focusing on her scientific work, friendships, and international collaborations—through newly uncovered archives, documents, and photos

Solid-Phase Upcycling toward the Production of Ultrahigh-Loading Single-Atom Catalysts
AI-assisted method transforms spent catalysts into high-loading single-atom catalysts

Shaping Future Leaders Together: A Collaboration Between EYCN and EIIL
The EYCN, representing early-career chemists across Europe, and the EIIL, a network of industrial leaders, have partnered to advance leadership development, bridging academia and industry

CP-1: A New Frontier in Infection Treatment
CP-1, a copper-based polymer, boosts antimicrobial peptide delivery, enhancing stability, selectivity, and antibacterial power against resistant strains

Fritz Ullmann and the Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry
A pioneering chemist, Fritz Ullmann advanced copper-catalyzed reactions and created the renowned Ullmann’s Encyclopedia, shaping industrial chemistry for generations

Smart gel halts brain tumor spread
A novel hyaluronic acid hydrogel locally blocks MMP-2, stopping glioblastoma cells from migrating and reducing tumor recurrence risk