Expert discussions at the Helsinki Chemicals Forum included the Green Deal and the EU Chemicals Strategy

The New EU Chemicals Strategy

150th Birthday: Victor Grignard
French chemist known for Grignard reagents and the C–C bond-forming Grignard reaction

60th Birthday: Martin Muhler
Catalysis researcher and former Chairman of the German Catalysis Society (GeCatS)

BASF Increases R&D Presence in Asia
BASF expands its Innovation Campus Shanghai and establishes an academic sounding board as part of the Asian Open Research Network (NAO)

Merck to Expand its R&D and Manufacturing Site in Japan
Shizuoka is one of Merck's key technology centers in Japan, focusing on advanced materials development for the semiconductor and display industries

Priestley Medal 2021 for Paul Alivisatos
Highest honor of the American Chemical Society (ACS) presented to pioneer in nanomaterials

200th Birthday: Johann Josef Loschmidt
Bohemian-Austrian scientist who performed ground-breaking work in physical and general chemistry

UV/IR-Light Concentrating Molecules for Solar Windows
Optimizing both power production and transparency by selectively harvesting invisible parts of the solar spectrum

Lipid Production for mRNA-Based Vaccines in Germany
Evonik is investing in the production of lipids at its Hanau and Dossenheim sites

A Virtual Journey in Empowering Early-Career Chemists
Experiences of younger chemists with virtual events