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Charged “molecular beasts” the basis for new compounds

Mass spectrometers are high-tech machines that play an important role in our society. They are highly sensitive analytical instruments that are indispensable in areas such as medical diagnostics, food quality control and the detection of hazardous chemical substances. The research group led by Dr…

Fakultät für Chemie und Mineralogie

Prof. Dr. Stephan Schunk bestowed with EFACTS Applied Catalysis Award

Prof. Dr. Stephan Schunk, honorary professor for the digitalization in catalysis and material science at the Institute of Chemical Technology (Faculty of Chemistry and Mineralogy of Leipzig University) was awarded with the EFACTS Applied Catalysis Award on the 15th Congress on Catalysis hold in…

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Leipzig research team develops process for bio-based nylon

Until now, nylon has been produced from petroleum-based raw materials. However, this is quite harmful to the environment because non-renewable fossil resources are used, a great deal of energy is required, and climate-damaging nitrous oxide is emitted during production. A research team from the…

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Professor Asmis honoured with van 't Hoff Prize

Professor Knut Asmis, Professor of Physical Chemistry at Leipzig University’s Wilhelm Ostwald Institute, was awarded the van 't Hoff Prize of the German Bunsen Society on 5 June 2023. The prize is awarded every three years for outstanding research in the field of physical chemistry.

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Multi-million funding for joint Collaborative Research Centre of Leipzig University and Chemnitz University of Technology

Great news at Leipzig University and Chemnitz University of Technology: the German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved an application from the two Saxon universities for a joint Collaborative Research Centre / Transregio. The scientists will carry out research on the topic of hyperpolarization in…

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Researchers develop new method to synthesise cannabis plant compound

A group of researchers at Leipzig University has developed a new method for synthesising cis-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – a natural substance found in the cannabis plant that produces the characteristic psychoactive effect and has many potential applications, including in the pharmaceutical…

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