Young Chemists Research Articles

Interview with Prof. Dr. Benjamin List: Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2021.

In an interview with Benjamin List, winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, members of the Young Chemists' Network (JCF) of the German Chemical Society (GDCh) asked him about his science, his career, and the academic system. Benjamin List, Director at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Germany, was awarded the Nobel Prize together with David W. C. MacMillan (Princeton University, USA) for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis. After studying chemistry at the Free University of Berlin, he received his doctorate from Goethe University in Frankfurt. He discovered the amino acid proline to be an efficient catalyst and thus co-founded the field of organocatalysis. In 2016, he received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, which is considered the most important research award in Germany.

Winners of the 2022 IUPAC-Solvay International Award for Young Chemists

Abstract The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and Solvay announce the winners of the 2022 IUPAC-Solvay International Award for Young Chemists, presented for the best Ph.D. theses in the chemical sciences, as described in 1000-word essays.

3rd European Young Chemist's Meeting

3rd European Young Chemist's Meeting

Drugging the undruggable: Ross Cagan interviews Kevan Shokat.

Drugging the undruggable: Ross Cagan interviews Kevan Shokat.

Ethics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Abstract Some National Adhering Organizations or other organizations affiliated with IUPAC have in place committees or reference groups that address issues of ethics or diversity and inclusion. There are numerous womens’ chemistry groups worldwide, many linked to the IUPAC Global Womens Breakfast series, and emerging chemists’ groups, including the International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN). Specialist groupings include those for chemists of color, for less-able bodied chemists, or from LGBTQ communities. Each of these groupings requires our recognition, respect, and support. IUPAC is in the unique and privileged position to deliver global leadership on their behalf. There are still chemistry communities globally where the principles of equity are less well recognized, and IUPAC can provide support through networking and informal education or advice.

Introducing the Young Chemists Group of the Portuguese Chemical Society

Introducing the Young Chemists Group of the Portuguese Chemical Society

2022 IUPAC-Solvay International Award For Young Chemists—Call For Applicants

Abstract The IUPAC-SOLVAY International Award for Young Chemists is intended to encourage outstanding young research scientists at the beginning of their careers. The awards are given for the most outstanding Ph.D. theses in the general area of the chemical sciences, as described in a 1000-word essay. The award is generously sponsored by Solvay.

Young chemists voice in support of the SDGs

Abstract In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly agreed upon 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are to be achieved by the year 2030. These goals were adopted to ensure an economical, socially just and ecologically sustainable development on a global scale and to protect natural resources and the environment [1].

How to Bring Young Chemists Together Online

How to Bring Young Chemists Together Online

Welcome to Biochemistry Volume 1: No Hyphen Required.

The founding of the journal Biochemistry by the American Chemical Society 60 years ago was a highlight of the Society's growing commitment to chemically driven biochemistry. It was a commitment that was nearly an additional 60 years in the making. In that time, biological chemistry was becoming more molecularly focused. Its relationship to the traditional chemical disciplines became apparent to a generation of young chemists, who grappled with defining the field's core chemical principles and creating new areas of research for a new journal. The path to Biochemistry was exciting, but it was also complex and difficult. Even its naming was arguable.

An overview of young chemists’ expectations towards the sustainable development of the chemical sector. Opinions that matter

Abstract Young chemists play an important role in the transformation of the chemical sector in the next couple of years. They will have to do the heavy lifting and find the solutions needed for a sustainable tomorrow. Therefore, it is important to give them a voice in what their expectations are, how they believe they should be educated and prepared, and what opportunities they see for implementation levels in different areas to promote sustainable development. To shed light on these often under-represented opinions, young chemists across the globe were asked to express their views on the role and responsibilities of the chemical sector anonymously. The result is a snapshot of how young chemists perceive the future of chemistry and the immediate actions that need to be taken to get there. Throughout all answers, their hopes are expressed that the chemical sector will realize its great role and responsibility in leading and promoting sustainable development, thus limiting global warming, through cooperation with authorities, other sectors, and civil society. In this regard, young chemists do have numerous specific ideas about appropriate measures and are eager to take part in shaping a sustainable future.

Gold Clusters: From the Dispute on a Gold Chair to the Golden Future of Nanostructures.

The present work opens with an acknowledgement to the research activity performed by Luciana Naldini while affiliated at the Università degli Studi di Sassari (Italy), in particular towards gold complexes and clusters, as a tribute to her outstanding figure in a time and a society where being a woman in science was rather difficult, hoping her achievements could be of inspiration to young female chemists in pursuing their careers against the many hurdles they may encounter. Naldini’s findings will be a key to introduce the most recent results in this field, showing how the chemistry of gold compounds has changed throughout the years, to reach levels of complexity and elegance that were once unimagined. The study of gold complexes and clusters with various phosphine ligands was Naldini’s main field of research because of the potential application of these species in diverse research areas including electronics, catalysis, and medicine. As the conclusion of a vital period of study, here we report Naldini’s last results on a hexanuclear cationic gold cluster, [(PPh3)6Au6(OH)2]2+, having a chair conformation, and on the assumption, supported by experimental data, that it comprises two hydroxyl groups. This contribution, within the fascinating field of inorganic chemistry, provides the intuition of how a simple electron counting may lead to predictable species of yet unknown molecular architectures and formulation, nowadays suggesting interesting opportunities to tune the electronic structures of similar and higher nuclearity species thanks to new spectroscopic and analytical approaches and software facilities. After several decades since Naldini’s exceptional work, the chemistry of the gold cluster has reached a considerable degree of complexity, dealing with new, single-atom precise, materials possessing interesting physico-chemical properties, such as luminescence, chirality, or paramagnetic behavior. Here we will describe some of the most significant contributions.

Winners of the 2021 IUPAC-Solvay International Award For Young Chemists

Abstract The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and Solvay announce the winners of the 2021 IUPAC-Solvay International Award for Young Chemists, presented for the best Ph.D. theses in the chemical sciences, as described in 1000-word essays.

Leadership opportunities for younger chemists

You don’t need to have a certain title to be a leader. Chances are you have already had experiences throughout your chemistry training that have allowed you to build your problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills. If you are interested in further developing your leadership skills, the American Chemical Society is here to help. The ACS Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) advocates for, develops, and supports rising chemists to positively impact their careers, ACS, and the future of chemistry. Younger chemists have a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, from undergraduate and graduate research through early-career positions. YCC provides a supportive environment throughout these stages for younger chemists to gain knowledge and build their leadership capabilities. Personally, I have benefited greatly from both formal and informal leadership experiences through ACS. These have shaped who I am as a volunteer leader and a leader in my workplace. Here are four ways to develop

Looking to lead? ACS offers opportunities for younger chemists

Looking to lead? ACS offers opportunities for younger chemists

The Young Swiss Chemical Society Empowering Young Chemists in Switzerland for 20 Years.

The Young Swiss Chemical Society Empowering Young Chemists in Switzerland for 20 Years.

Advances of 12th CAPS research symposium: young chemists and chemical engineers fronts

Advances of 12th CAPS research symposium: young chemists and chemical engineers fronts

The Role of Early-Career Chemists in European Policy-Making.

Global societal challenges emphasize the importance of collaboration between scientists and policy-makers, while the participation of a diverse group of professionals, including early-career scientists, is critical towards a sustainable future. The European Young Chemists' Network (EYCN) has been actively working with the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) to create a platform for early-career chemists in policy advice. This article comments on the possible roles of scientists in policy-making and provides an overview of relevant initiatives and platforms at the European level that could facilitate involvement. Opportunities for participation in policy advice from the perspective of early-career chemists are discussed and examples of impact are provided, hoping to stimulate further discussions and engagement in policy-making.

The inventor of the Rotating-Disk Sorptive Extraction technique kindly spoke to BrJAC

For me, being the Director of CENMA was a very important challenge because it involved setting up and then running a very complete analytical lab in all areas of the environment and with the best equipment in the country, together with a team of carefully selected young chemists from the country.

Winners of the 2020 IUPAC-SOLVAY International Award for Young Chemists

Winners of the 2020 IUPAC-SOLVAY International Award for Young Chemists