Applied chemistry: Recent journal highlights
Nigel P. Freestone from the University of Northampton summarises some of his selected research papers from recent journal issues for Issue 6 of C&I magazine.
The importance of IP
SCI recently explained why science startups need more access to scale-up and testing facilities; a topic SCI’s Science and Enterprise Group (SEG) has discussed at length. SMEs may use intellectual property (IP) to make the most of their resources and access essential funding. If startups are going to achieve success, they must maximise their opportunities to harness and leverage their ideas.
Tyre particles: Understanding the environmental impact
Tyre particles are entering the planet’s air and water systems at an alarming rate. But the trend towards heavier cars and tyre compositions focused on fuel efficiency and durability may not be helping. Emma Davies reports
Ukraine shares critical minerals with the US
Ukrainian lawmakers have voted to ratify a new partnership that gives the US access to profit from exploitation of new mineral projects; however, it may take a decade before rare earth production can start.
Twist in Crispr patent tale
There has been another twist in the Crispr-Cas9 patent saga. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in May 2025 ruled that the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) had been mistaken in its earlier decision in favouring the Broad Institute for inventing the gene editing tool.
Business digest: A round-up of chemicals and pharma industry news
The latest business digest for C&I Issue 6 2025 with all the latest mergers and acquisitions in the chemical industry.