The latest from c2w international
From sugar to safety: a new era in flame retardants
While many current flame retardants are effective, they contain halogens such as chlorine or bromine, which are not ideal in terms of safety. In ChemCatChem, researchers from KU Leuven, Oleon and Devan present the synthesis approach of a new phosphorous, biobased flame retardant.
Hormone-free plant regeneration
Researchers at Wageningen University & Research and KeyGene have developed a method that enables plant cells to regenerate into new plants without the need for externally administered hormones. The researchers report their findings in The Plant Cell.
Mysterious dimer unravelled
For decades, researchers labelling cysteines with methanethiosulfonate groups have observed the formation of a mysterious dimer. Martina Huber set to work with a team from Leiden to unravel the hitherto unknown structure. The answer to the puzzle can be found in ChemistryOpen.
Exploring Academia with Isabelle
Protecting your focus time in academia
Should you quit your PhD?
Exploring what’s next: 10 tips for early-career researchers shaping their career path
Will you become a researcher or an AI user?
Dealing with a disability in academia
- Previous
- Next
‘Cross-cutting conferences are a great way to broaden your horizon’
ECC10 in Antwerp: Looking ahead
Analysing the Night Watch with top-notch chemistry
- Previous
- Next
Sensor visualises DNA damage without interference
Biochemists at Utrecht University have developed a fluorescent sensor that makes DNA damage and repair visible in living cells and animals for the first time. In an article published in Nature Communications, the researchers demonstrate how the sensor binds to damaged DNA without interfering with the repair process.
Dutch researchers receive M grants for innovative research projects
Research that is both innovative and fundamental, and which is of a high quality and/or scientific urgency. This is the goal of the 21 successfully funded projects. Some of the projects also involve members of our associations.
YSF2026: Meet the speakers
The Young Scientist Forum (YSF2026) offers a combination of scientific presentations and career talks covering all those other topics that are crucial to researchers. We can already introduce the speakers. Not yet registered? Don’t wait too long, the deadline is 10 December 2025.
Environmentally Friendly Additives in Cement and Plasterboard
Additives in cement and plaster ensure strong, water-resistant materials, but they are often expensive and harmful to the environment. PhD candidate Annet Baken discovered how such substances influence the nanoscale crystal formation of building minerals, thereby slowing down the hardening process.
Chemistry set
A chemistry set for children seems like a perfect gift. But when Sjoerd Rijpkema got one himself, he was met with an unpleasant surprise.
Protecting crops with sugar molecules
How can we ensure that pesticides used in agriculture are both effective and safe? Ghent-based start-up B-COS hopes to provide part of the solution with chitooligosaccharides, which are produced by bacteria. These carbohydrate-like substances act as a vaccine, boosting the plant’s immune system.
The Antwerp renaissance of the plastics sector
Newcomer Vioneo plans to produce plastics from green methanol on a large scale in Antwerp. The strict environmental regulations in Europe are actually an advantage. ‘It supports our business case.’
An Evening of Chemistry
Sjoerd Rijpkema loves the Avond van de Chemie (Evening of Chemistry). Not necessarily for the brilliant contributions, but for the delightful awkwardness.
Engineered sampling systems ensure perfect product protection
Developing a fit-for-purpose bioprocess film
Pioneering Sensor Technology Helps Solve Biopharma Challenges
Cytiva launches first formulation system to enable end-to-end clinical and commercial manufacturing of lipid nanoparticle medicines
HOF Freeze-Thaw Unit Pharma – Next Generation
Single-Use Technology in Biopharma: Advancing Process Efficiency with Hamilton’s Innovative Range of Single-Use Sensors
Increasing process efficiency with X-platform bioreactors by Cytiva
- Previous
- Next
Industrial Ecology (MSc) – Leiden University
Master Life Science and Technology - TU Delft
Master Nanomaterials Science - Utrecht University
Master Sustainable and Circular Chemistry - Utrecht University
Master Biomedical Engineering – Eindhoven University of Technology
Governance of Sustainability (MSc) – Leiden University
Drug Discovery Sciences – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Chemical Engineering (MSc) – Eindhoven University of Technology
- Previous
- Next
Photo Chemistry
Lipids control lethal launch
New method for controlled crystal growth
Deep-sea worm is little miss Sunshine
Gripping the green
Nasty nematodes
Stress-resistant algae
Stem cell switch
S(tea)ping against metals
Protective bubbles
Tiny tin
- Previous
- Next
English videos in which scientists explain their research in about a minute!
