Commentary - ChemistryViews https://www.chemistryviews.org/article_type/commentary/ The Magazine of Chemistry Europe Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:50:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 Debating the Everyday Impact of Polymer Materials https://www.chemistryviews.org/debating-the-everyday-impact-of-polymer-materials https://www.chemistryviews.org/debating-the-everyday-impact-of-polymer-materials#comments ORCID iD, Juliane SimmchenORCID iD]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:20 +0000 2023-08-01T00:00:20 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=69590 Plastic is associated with notions of progress, independence, poverty alleviation, life support, as well as concerns of ecological, health, and social burden

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Plastic is associated with notions of progress, independence, poverty alleviation, life support, as well as concerns of ecological, health, and social burden

Debating the Everyday Impact of Polymer Materials]]>
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On the Responsibility of the Scientist https://www.chemistryviews.org/on-the-responsibility-of-the-scientist/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/on-the-responsibility-of-the-scientist/#respond ORCID iD]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:25:15 +0000 2023-07-04T00:25:15 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=69008 Why discoveries in the natural sciences have nothing in common with knives

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Why discoveries in the natural sciences have nothing in common with knives

On the Responsibility of the Scientist]]>
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Inspiring, Exciting, Unforgettable: Fueling Innovation in Science https://www.chemistryviews.org/inspiring-exciting-unforgettable-fueling-innovation-in-science/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/inspiring-exciting-unforgettable-fueling-innovation-in-science/#respond ORCID iD]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:10:27 +0000 2023-06-21T09:10:27 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=68923 Innovation boot camp with outstanding international Ph.D. students

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Innovation boot camp with outstanding international Ph.D. students

Inspiring, Exciting, Unforgettable: Fueling Innovation in Science]]>
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When Quitting and Restarting a Ph.D. Is Refreshing https://www.chemistryviews.org/when-quitting-and-restarting-a-ph-d-is-refreshing/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/when-quitting-and-restarting-a-ph-d-is-refreshing/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:58 +0000 2023-04-04T00:00:58 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=65603 Everything matters for a Ph.D., from research field and working conditions to social life

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Everything matters for a Ph.D., from research field and working conditions to social life

When Quitting and Restarting a Ph.D. Is Refreshing]]>
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Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – The Challenges of Starting a New Life Far from Home https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-the-challenges-of-starting-a-new-life-far-from-home/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-the-challenges-of-starting-a-new-life-far-from-home/#respond ORCID iD]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:00:40 +0000 2023-02-07T01:00:40 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=60341 How finding one’s strength and accepting help can help to overcome the pressures, doubts, and stresses a Ph.D. abroad brings with it

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How finding one’s strength and accepting help can help to overcome the pressures, doubts, and stresses a Ph.D. abroad brings with it

Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – The Challenges of Starting a New Life Far from Home]]>
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Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Why Did I Feel Like It Was Just Me? https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-overcoming-impostor-syndrome-why-did-i-feel-like-it-was-just-me/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-overcoming-impostor-syndrome-why-did-i-feel-like-it-was-just-me/#comments ORCID iD]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 01:00:25 +0000 2023-01-03T01:00:25 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=60319 Stories of feeling out-of-place during a Ph.D. abroad, overcoming doubts, and finding connection on social media

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Stories of feeling out-of-place during a Ph.D. abroad, overcoming doubts, and finding connection on social media

Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Why Did I Feel Like It Was Just Me?]]>
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Interviews with the New Chemistry Europe Fellows https://www.chemistryviews.org/interviews-with-the-new-chemistry-europe-fellows/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/interviews-with-the-new-chemistry-europe-fellows/#respond ORCID iD]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 01:00:40 +0000 2023-01-02T01:00:40 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=61618 The membership magazines of the Chemistry Europe societies conducted interviews with the Fellows from their respective countries

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The membership magazines of the Chemistry Europe societies conducted interviews with the Fellows from their respective countries

Interviews with the New Chemistry Europe Fellows]]>
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Chemistry Careers in Africa: Progress and Perspectives https://www.chemistryviews.org/chemistry-careers-in-africa-progress-and-perspectives/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/chemistry-careers-in-africa-progress-and-perspectives/#respond ORCID iD]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:43:38 +0000 2022-12-06T01:43:38 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=61134 Conversation with three established African chemists

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Conversation with three established African chemists

Chemistry Careers in Africa: Progress and Perspectives]]>
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Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Creating a Second Home https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-creating-a-second-home/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-creating-a-second-home/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:00:52 +0000 2022-12-06T01:00:52 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=60307 Experiences with overcoming loneliness during a Ph.D. abroad and finding one’s community

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Experiences with overcoming loneliness during a Ph.D. abroad and finding one’s community

Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Creating a Second Home]]>
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Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Be Kind to Yourself https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-be-kind-to-yourself/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-be-kind-to-yourself/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:00:06 +0000 2022-11-01T01:00:06 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=59443 A look at problems during a Ph.D. abroad and the importance of realistic expectations

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A look at problems during a Ph.D. abroad and the importance of realistic expectations

Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Be Kind to Yourself]]>
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What Type of Person Are You in the Climate Crisis? https://www.chemistryviews.org/what-type-of-person-are-you-in-the-climate-crisis/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/what-type-of-person-are-you-in-the-climate-crisis/#respond ORCID iD]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:03:49 +0000 2022-10-20T08:03:49 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=58992 Why is it so hard to do something about the climate crisis? Why don’t we really act on what we know? Why don’t we stick to good intentions?

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Why is it so hard to do something about the climate crisis? Why don’t we really act on what we know? Why don’t we stick to good intentions?

What Type of Person Are You in the Climate Crisis?]]>
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Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – And so the Adventure Has Begun … https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-and-so-the-adventure-has-begun/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/ph-d-journeys-abroad-and-so-the-adventure-has-begun/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:03 +0000 2022-10-04T00:00:03 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=58267 Stories about obtaining a Ph.D. in a foreign country, facing challenges, and experiencing positive changes

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Stories about obtaining a Ph.D. in a foreign country, facing challenges, and experiencing positive changes

Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – And so the Adventure Has Begun …]]>
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Climate Change Is Not Due to Failing Technology https://www.chemistryviews.org/climate-change-is-not-due-to-failing-technology/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/climate-change-is-not-due-to-failing-technology/#comments ORCID iD]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:38:12 +0000 2022-09-19T00:38:12 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=57889 Thoughts on the Anthropocene and the transformation into a good Anthropocene

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Thoughts on the Anthropocene and the transformation into a good Anthropocene

Climate Change Is Not Due to Failing Technology]]>
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David Milstein: Shaping Organometallic Catalysis Over Five Decades https://www.chemistryviews.org/david-milstein-shaping-organometallic-catalysis-over-five-decades/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/david-milstein-shaping-organometallic-catalysis-over-five-decades/#respond ORCID iD, Chidabaram GunanathanORCID iD, Amit KumarORCID iD, Robert LangerORCID iD, Michael MontagORCID iD, Thomas SchaubORCID iD, Matthias VogtORCID iD, Thomas ZellORCID iD]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:41 +0000 2022-06-04T00:00:41 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=52239 On the occasion of the 75th birthday of a well-known pioneering organometallic and homogeneous catalysis chemist

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On the occasion of the 75th birthday of a well-known pioneering organometallic and homogeneous catalysis chemist

David Milstein: Shaping Organometallic Catalysis Over Five Decades]]>
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Where is Open Access Publishing Heading? https://www.chemistryviews.org/where-is-open-access-publishing-heading/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/where-is-open-access-publishing-heading/#respond ORCID iD, Axel StraubeORCID iD]]> Tue, 03 May 2022 05:15:09 +0000 2022-05-03T05:15:09 https://www.chemistryviews.org/?p=51036 A decade of Gold Open Access from Chemistry Europe

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A decade of Gold Open Access from Chemistry Europe

Where is Open Access Publishing Heading?]]>
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The Role of Chemistry and Scientists https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11326355/The_Role_of_Chemistry_and_Scientists/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11326355/The_Role_of_Chemistry_and_Scientists/#respond ORCID iD]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0000 2021-12-02T01:00:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/the-role-of-chemistry-and-scientists/ The 20th century was an era of international competition—now we will have to cooperate for the survival of our species within the limits of this planet

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The 20th century was an era of international competition—now we will have to cooperate for the survival of our species within the limits of this planet

The Role of Chemistry and Scientists]]>
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A Platform for Connecting and Empowering Early-Career Chemists https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11325406/A_Platform_for_Connecting_and_Empowering_Early-Career_Chemists/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11325406/A_Platform_for_Connecting_and_Empowering_Early-Career_Chemists/#respond "ORCID, Stephanie M. Linker"ORCID, Patrick W. Fritz"ORCID, André Seco"ORCID, Jovana V. Milić*"ORCID]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0000 2021-11-02T01:00:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/a-platform-for-connecting-and-empowering-early-career-chemists/ The European Young Chemists’ Meeting offers young chemists the opportunity to present their research and fosters networking

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The European Young Chemists’ Meeting offers young chemists the opportunity to present their research and fosters networking

A Platform for Connecting and Empowering Early-Career Chemists]]>
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A Molecule Story: d-Tubocurarine https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11141680/A_Molecule_Story_d-Tubocurarine/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11141680/A_Molecule_Story_d-Tubocurarine/#respond Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 2021-09-12T00:00:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/a-molecule-story-d-tubocurarine/ it was amazing to me that something that was initially a poison could then be used to save lives

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it was amazing to me that something that was initially a poison could then be used to save lives

A Molecule Story: d-Tubocurarine]]>
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Your Molecule Stories – Summary https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11306794/Your_Molecule_Stories__Summary/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11306794/Your_Molecule_Stories__Summary/#respond "ORCID]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 2021-09-09T00:00:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/your-molecule-stories-summary/ A big thank you for your contributions: We share some highlights and congratulate the book prize winners

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A big thank you for your contributions: We share some highlights and congratulate the book prize winners

Your Molecule Stories – Summary]]>
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Molecule Story: 2,6-Diisopropylphenol https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11309917/Molecule_Story_26-Diisopropylphenol/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11309917/Molecule_Story_26-Diisopropylphenol/#respond Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 2021-07-21T00:00:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/molecule-story-26-diisopropylphenol/ Miklos Simonyi, Hungary, is fascinated by the structure of this molecule

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Miklos Simonyi, Hungary, is fascinated by the structure of this molecule

Molecule Story: 2,6-Diisopropylphenol]]>
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Jute in Nanotechnology Applications https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11306389/Jute_in_Nanotechnology_Applications/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11306389/Jute_in_Nanotechnology_Applications/#respond "ORCID, M. Nasiruzzaman Shaikh"ORCID, Mohd Yusuf Khan"ORCID, Md. Almujaddade Alfasane, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman"ORCID, Md. Abdul Aziz"ORCID]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:01:00 +0000 2021-06-28T00:01:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/jute-in-nanotechnology-applications/ Sustainable source of nanocellulose, nanolignin, and nanocarbon materials

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Sustainable source of nanocellulose, nanolignin, and nanocarbon materials

Jute in Nanotechnology Applications]]>
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Hamsterkauf https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11298861/Hamsterkauf/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11298861/Hamsterkauf/#respond "ORCID]]> Mon, 10 May 2021 00:45:00 +0000 2021-05-10T00:45:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/hamsterkauf/ An Austrian stamp is printed on real toilet paper using an elaborate process

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An Austrian stamp is printed on real toilet paper using an elaborate process

Hamsterkauf]]>
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A European Chemist, If Not A World Citizen https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11284547/A_European_Chemist_If_Not_A_World_Citizen/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11284547/A_European_Chemist_If_Not_A_World_Citizen/#respond "ORCID]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0000 2021-01-19T01:00:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/a-european-chemist-if-not-a-world-citizen/ Chemistry Europe Fellows award ceremony during the Corona pandemic

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Chemistry Europe Fellows award ceremony during the Corona pandemic

A European Chemist, If Not A World Citizen]]>
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Online Networking – How Networking Works During Corona https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11279437/Online_Networking__How_Networking_Works_During_Corona/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11279437/Online_Networking__How_Networking_Works_During_Corona/#respond ORCID iD]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0000 2020-12-01T01:00:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/online-networking-how-networking-works-during-corona/ The best tips from different scientists and their experiences with online meetings

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The best tips from different scientists and their experiences with online meetings

Online Networking – How Networking Works During Corona]]>
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Are We Racing To Get Back To “Normal” As Soon As Possible? https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11259478/Are_We_Racing_To_Get_Back_To_Normal_As_Soon_As_Possible/ https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/11259478/Are_We_Racing_To_Get_Back_To_Normal_As_Soon_As_Possible/#respond "ORCID]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 2020-08-17T00:00:00 https://www.chemistryviews.org/are-we-racing-to-get-back-to-normal-as-soon-as-possible/ Making chemistry education more human-centered, relevant, and aligned with the guidelines of systems thinking

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Making chemistry education more human-centered, relevant, and aligned with the guidelines of systems thinking

Are We Racing To Get Back To “Normal” As Soon As Possible?]]>
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