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.

Partnerships
An efficient division of labor
Andrea Engel, head of the research and development unit at Evonik Health Care, talks about the importance of good cooperation.

Good question
Bacteria that eat plastic
Peter Deines from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research explains how bacterial strains recycle plastic in the ocean.

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.

Recycling
Biofuel made of wood waste
Her work protects the climate and forests: Carolina Barcelos has developed a process for transforming biological waste into fuel.

Dishwashing detergents
The potential of biosurfactants
The Unilever expert Bert Nijhuis about rhamnolipids and environmentally friendly products.

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.