Voices in chemistry

Chemistry World and Notch Communications welcome you to our fifth special collection of content showcasing voices in chemistry. We bring together people from a variety of backgrounds that are driving innovation, challenging cultures, disrupting stereotypes and communicating science to inspire current and future generations.

PerkinElmer's Ian Robertson beach sampling microplastics

Microplastics – A chance discovery leads to a research passion

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Tiny plastics are polluting our waterways, foods and drinks. To understand and combat this contaminant, we need to leverage technologies capable of detecting their presence and understanding their makeup

Nanoform team

Multidisciplinary science kick starts innovation

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Nanoform scientists discuss how their diverse personalities and scientific backgrounds foster innovation, helping them tackle problems from different angles, and design better processes

Bundle of dried cinnamon sticks

Cinnamaldehyde

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How did a tree bark from Sri Lanka become one of the essential flavours of the festive season?

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Chemical Society of The Gambia

How we set up the Chemical Society of The Gambia

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Overcoming red tape and technical hurdles to bring together the country’s chemists 

Smashed flask

What’s the most expensive piece of glassware you ever broke? Chemists share their stories

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Question on social media strikes a chord as scientists share their smashing tales

Female scientist

Taking a feminist standpoint on chemistry

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How gender may influence scientific knowledge