The use of AI in chemical R&D and the rise of GNNs
Investment in materials and chemicals AI has attracted major focus, but the real industry breakthrough is the shift away from large language models (LLMs)...
Safety federation urges extreme caution over online PPE stock and purchasing
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is appealing to chemical companies across the UK to urgently review their PPE stock and sourcing processes, as...
Why safer chemistry is vital to materials innovation
By Anna Zhenova, founder and CEO of Green Rose Chemistry a partner of Foundation Industries Ventures (FIVe) supporting innovators to embed green chemistry in...
How graphite recovery is driving innovation
Recycling innovations and graphite recovery are shaping the future of sustainability in the Li-ion battery industry, says John Jaddou, Global Director New Business, Orbia.
Industries...
A Tuneable Sugar-Based Polymer for a Circular Future
Teysha Technologies wanted to solve a basic problem, says chief science officer Professor Ashlee Jahnke. While plastics are capable of incredible mechanical performance and...
EU CLP in 2026: a tipping point for labelling compliance
2026 is a decisive year for chemical manufacturers and distributors. With critical compliance deadlines looming in May and November, companies relying on outdated labelling...
Protecting Vaccine Shipments in 2026: What the Next Era of Cold Chain Looks Like
With ever more complex supply routes, volatile weather conditions, and rising demand for temperature-sensitive vaccines rises, how does the pharmaceuticals industry protect their precious...
AI chemistry platform could ‘reshore drug discovery & materials manufacturing’
A new form of chemistry is ‘reinventing’ the process of discovering and manufacturing small molecules.
Excelsior Sciences is developing the novel approach that ‘machines can...
Building the workforce of the future with STEAM
Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), outlines how rethinking skills and inclusivity can futureproof the chemical supply chain workforce.
Despite the diverse...
Chemical supply chain questions Government’s commitment to domestic chemical sector
Chemical supply chain businesses are increasingly questioning whether the Government wants a viable domestic chemical sector to survive in the UK, says Tim Doggett,...
