
Microplastics
Raiders of the lost plastic
Patrick Stenner works on processes that fish microplastics out of waste water. Electrochemistry is the key.

Batteries
Stored Power
Researchers are working on innovative energy storage systems—and discovering new potential in established technologies.

Chemical production
Disinfection – what does it mean?
Disinfection puts dead or living material in a state where it can no longer infect. What does this mean in practice?

Biostimulants
Fieldwork
Sustainable agriculture: Biobased solutions protect plants from the seed stage onward, thanks to an ancient idea and the latest research.

Innovations
Perspectives in overview
Research for a better future: Our Perspectives illuminates pioneering ideas and innovations from around the world.

All focal areas
An overview of the dossiers
Reports, interviews, and graphics: Our dossiers bring together everything worth knowing about the main themes of ELEMENTS.