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A Big Year for Chemistry and Sustainability
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Chemsuschem
|January 4, 2019
Summary
ChemSusChem reviews its past year and outlines future directions for sustainable chemistry. The journal will continue to advance green chemistry innovations and research in 2019.
Area of Science:
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Green Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- ChemSusChem's 2018 activities and achievements.
- The evolving landscape of sustainable chemistry.
- The role of scientific journals in promoting green chemistry.
Discussion:
- Key trends and challenges in sustainable chemistry.
- The impact of ChemSusChem on the field.
- Perspectives from Editorial Board Chairs.
Key Insights:
- Review of the journal's progress in the past year.
- Identification of emerging research areas in sustainable chemistry.
- The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Outlook:
- Predictions for sustainable chemistry in 2019.
- The journal's strategic focus for the upcoming year.
- Opportunities for future research and development.
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