Perspectives in overview
The world of science is full of good ideas, inspirations, and innovations. Our Perspectives directs the gaze at pioneering research work being carried out around the world.
The world of science is full of good ideas, inspirations, and innovations. Our Perspectives directs the gaze at pioneering research work being carried out around the world.
Startup
Real or digital
The startup Element Analytics has developed a digital twin that represents real conditions in production plants.
Space travel
A lubricant for space
Researchers in Vienna have discovered that the dry lubricants called MXenes work reliably under extreme conditions – such as those in space.
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.
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.
Startup
High-precision digital printing
The Israeli startup Velox, in which Evonik has held shares since 2018, has developed an especially innovative printing process.
Good question
Bio-ethanol from apple residues
Doreen Kaiser explains the special potential held by press residues from apple juice production.
The circular economy
Transformation with light energy
Alexandra Tavasoli has developed a process that transforms carbon dioxide and organic waste into new chemicals.
High-performance fibers
A coating that sends a heat warning
Swiss researchers have developed a coating for high-performance fibers that turns white when subjected to heat.
Perspectives
Of precious liquids and distant planets
What role are chemical elements playing in the investigation of outer space? How can peptides be produced sustainably?
Perspectives
Of chicken eggs and Antarctic vegetables
A researcher is growing vegetables in the Antarctic, Europe is producing less waste, and 3D printing keeps on growing.
Perspectives
Of plant sensors and protective tattoos
Could tattoos help to protect against the sun? Will algorithms be able to predict the results of chemical reactions?
Perspectives
On solar recycling and cooling with wood
Vegan imitation leather, CO2 storage units on truck roofs, and plastic recycling by means of sunlight: Innovations from research.
Perspectives
Of effervescent tablets and printed steaks
Is the 3D printer soon going to be serving steaks? Does blockchain make food safer? And which country is home to the most vegetarians?
