People & Visions
Behind every innovation is an individual with a vision. Here we talk about the innovative thinkers behind scientific solutions and show how they are using their research to shape the future.
Perspectives
A shell that prevents icing
Inspired by nature: Why the bionics specialist Dr. Konrad Meister believes that scallop shells are a model for cold-resistant materials.
The circular economy
Why use chemical recycling?
Raffaele Giovinazzi, an expert on the polymer team at IKEA, talks about the importance of chemical recycling processes.
In my element
“Carbon is the foundation of life”
Trees store carbon: Dr. Bernhard Schmid regards forests as important tools in the struggle against climate change.
Foresight
The Development of Hygiene
From bacterial infections to COVID-19, advances in hygiene have always played a key role in the fight against disease.
Biofuel
Hydrocarbons from algae
Naomi Harada is researching a species of algae whose properties can reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.
A good question
Fish fillets from the lab
Sebastian Rakers, the co-founder and CEO of the startup Bluu Biosciences, talks about the development and potential of in-vitro fish fillets.
In my Element
"Iron forms the basis of my collection"
Hermann Sicius collects chemical elements. What fascinates him about them, and which element is the most valuable one?
Foresight
Cadmium and Nickel fresh from the field
A visionary approach: Can plants absorb harmful substances and thus detoxify soil?
Polyamide 12
People and visions: 3D Printing
In focus: Innovations in additive manufacturing – and the people who are driving this mega trend.
Innovation culture
People and visions: Innovations for daily life
In focus: Inspiring people whose innovative ideas have enriched our daily lives.
In my element
“I love and hate chlorine”
The diver Tina Punzel plunges every day into a chlorinated pool. What does she associate with the element chlorine?
In my element
“I’m a 14-year-old chemistry student”
Alexander Mottl is studying chemistry at the University of Bochum—at the age of 14. His special focus is on rare metals such as gallium.
In my element
“How we discovered Darmstadtium”
The nuclear physicist Prof. Sigurd Hofmann on a new element that he was allowed to name after his home town.
In my Element
“Gold was created in outer space”
This precious metal lies deep underground, but it originated in the depths of space. How? Professor Stephan Rosswog explains.
In my element
"Arsenic solves the riddle of hidden gold"
Dr. Christof Kusebauch has discovered the role played by arsenic in the accumulation of large gold deposits.
In my element
“I would like to get people hooked on physics”
Nitrogen ist very important for Matthias Salewski – not only as a researcher, but also an entertainer on stage.
In my element
“My fate depends on hydrogen”
Kurt Frieden likes to get carried away through the air by hydrogen – the lightest element on earth.
In my element
"Our molecule will make it in the textbooks"
How chemist Moritz Malischewski discovered a whole new side to carbon.
