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1Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Laboratorio de Nanotecnología Molecular, Universidad de Alicante, Carretera San Vicente s/n, Alicante, 03690, Spain.
Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)
|December 19, 2025
Summary
The chemical industry faces pressure to decarbonize and become circular. Europe
Area of Science:
- Chemical industry transformation
- Sustainability and competitiveness
- European chemical sector challenges
Background:
- The chemical industry is crucial for modern economies but faces significant challenges.
- Europe excels in chemical research but struggles with industrial translation due to high costs and regulatory hurdles.
- Recent energy crises have exposed vulnerabilities, leading to capacity closures and market share erosion in Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the pressures and opportunities facing the chemical industry, particularly in Europe.
- To identify key drivers for transformation, including decarbonization, circularity, and digitalization.
- To explore how Europe can leverage scientific advancements for industrial success and sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of economic and structural factors affecting the European chemical industry.
- Review of emerging technological breakthroughs (electrification, catalysis, CO2 conversion, AI).
- Assessment of policy, infrastructure, and financial requirements for sustainable chemistry.
Main Results:
- Europe's scientific strength is hampered by structural disadvantages like high energy costs and fragmented regulations.
- Decarbonization, circular economy principles, and digital integration are key drivers of change.
- Technological advancements offer pathways to competitiveness and sustainability but require supportive ecosystems.
Conclusions:
- Europe's chemical industry leadership depends on addressing structural weaknesses and embracing circular design.
- Coordinated infrastructure, stable policies, and risk-tolerant finance are essential for scaling sustainable technologies.
- A resilient, data-transparent, and circular-by-design approach is critical for the future of chemistry.
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