First Issue of ChemSystemsChem, July 2019

It is with great pleasure that we announce the publication of the first issue of ChemPubSoC Europe’s newest title, ChemSystemsChem: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/25704206/current

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Content of Volume 1, Issue 1-2, Pages: 1-31, July 2019

Editorial

ChemSystemsChem: All Systems Go!
Dr. Greta Heydenrych, Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Huck, Prof. Dr. Ludovic Jullien

Meet the Board

Systems Chemistry: Out of Equilibrium
Prof. Dr. Job Boekhoven

Communications

Unbiased Discovery of Dynamic Peptide‐ATP Complexes
Daniela Kroiss, Dr. James M. Aramini, Scott A. McPhee, Prof. Dr. Tell Tuttle, Prof. Dr. Rein V. Ulijn

Non‐Enzymatic Assembly of a Minimized RNA Polymerase Ribozyme
Dr. Falk Wachowius, Dr. Philipp Holliger

Full Papers

Rapid Stabilization of Droplets by Particles in Microfluidics: Role of Droplet Formation
Dr. Laura Andreina, Chacon Orellana, Prof. Jean‐Christophe Baret

Structurally Selective Assembly of a Specific Macrobicycle from a Dynamic Library of Pseudopeptidic Disulfides
Dr. María Lafuente, Dr. Ignacio Alfonso, Dr. Jordi Solà

 

 

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David Spichiger, SCS
Haymo Ross, Wiley-VCH
22.07.2019

'Towards a New SusChem SIRA' Workshop: Post-Event Report

SusChem stakeholders met on 16 and 17 May in Brussels to work on the next SusChem Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda (SIRA), reflecting on the new opportunities and challenges to be faced in the next European research and innovation framework programme: Horizon Europe. This SusChem SIRA-dedicated workshop brought together members of the SusChem Board, the SusChem NTPs and experts from across Industry, Academia and SMEs, to finalise the technology content of the SusChem SIRA. The SusChem community continued a process that was initiated at the SusChem Stakeholders 2018 meeting, followed by nominations of experts and two consultation rounds. The communication of the new SusChem SIRA is expected at the upcoming 2019 SusChem Stakeholder meeting on 27 November 2019.

SusChem has been working on identifying technology priorities along its three main technology pillars: Advanced Materials, Advanced Processes and enabling Digital technologies. The ‘Towards a New SusChem SIRA’ workshop was a follow up to prior consultation rounds that were initiated after the SusChem 2018 Stakeholders meeting. The new SIRA will reflect on the overall strategy and role of Sustainable Chemistry and Industrial Biotechnology in boosting innovation in Europe and tackling global challenges, in the context of Horizon Europe.

Read the full article on the Suschem Europe Website

 

 

 

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David Spichiger, SCS / suschem.org
19.07.2019

EuChemS Brussels News Updates, July 2019

Hello and welcome to the July edition of Brussels News Updates, the monthly EuChemS newsletter keeping you up-to-date on the latest science-policy issues, news and upcoming events and awards.

From unveiling another EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award to joining chemists from across the world in Paris at the 47^th IUPAC Congress, without forgetting the many major developments in the European Commission and Parliament, it has been a busy few weeks. But BNU is here to keep you in the loop and bring you the latest on our activities, upcoming events and much more besides!

Happy reading

You can read the full newsletter online here. 

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European Highlights, Research, Innovation, Education, Entrepreneurship

EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award unveiled on the island of Crete
On 25 and 26 June, Chania, on the Greek island of Crete, witnessed the unveiling of the first regional EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award plaque, awarded to the industrial complex of ABEA. The site was to become in the 19^th century, through the spectacular contribution of chemistry, a major player in the regional development of the island through the making of soaps derived from olive oil. Read the full story.

Chemists from across the world celebrate IUPAC centenary
A week-long event combined the 47^th IUPAC Congress, the IUPAC General Assembly, and the celebrations of its 100-year anniversary. A EuChemS exhibition stand enabled participants to come and talk to our team, better understand the goals and activities of EuChemS and to find out more about upcoming events and projects. Read our full debrief on the event here.

Post-elections Brussels update
With the European Parliament political groups now formed, Members of the Parliament (MEPs) divided themselves into the different Committee groups. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE), which played an important role in the formulation of the next EU research programme Horizon Europe, has retained many of the leading MEPs on the dossier, including Dan Nica, Christian Ehler and Jerzy Buzek. Read the full update here.

Finland begins EU Presidency
Finland began its third EU Presidency this month following the six-month Presidency of Romania. Finland has chosen the motto of ‘Sustainable Europe, sustainable future’ and has set priorities linked to strengthening the EU’s position as a global leader in climate action whilst preparing to play an important role in finalising Horizon Europe. Click for more information.

EU chemicals latest
It has been a busy month for EU chemicals legislators. First up, the latest European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment on which EuChemS sits, met in order to discuss the increasing list of topics that the EU agency is looking at, with a special focus on microplastics.  Meanwhile, policymakers, scientists and representatives from associations and industry attended the EU conference on EU Chemicals Policy 2030, which aimed to lay out the central aspects of the EU’s chemical policy in the coming years. Read the full debrief here.

Pesticides and bees
The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has outlined how it plans to review its guidance on the risk assessment of pesticides and bees in the EU. More regular consultations with stakeholders and pesticide experts from EU Member States will take place throughout the process. A full public consultation and workshop will take place when the document has been drafted. Read more about this here.

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Consultations & Roadmap

Take part in co-designing Horizon Europe!
Are you a scientist or interested citizen?  Take part in the 20-minute survey to shape EU science! EuChemS will in turn also prepare an official response, to which you can also contribute by contacting us directly.
More information here.

Industrial emissions - evaluating EU rules
EU rules on industrial emissions aim to prevent or reduce pollution and waste generation from certain large industrial installations. The European Commission has launched a public consultation in order to assess how the EU rules are working and whether they benefit the public and industry.
If you would like to contribute to an EuChemS response, please drop us a line.
Deadline for feedback: 20 August 2019

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Fundings, Nominations & Awards

European Chemistry Gold Medal
Every two years, the exceptional achievements of one scientist working in the field of chemistry in Europe are rewarded. The winner is awarded a gold medal and the opportunity to give the opening lecture at the next EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC). 
Deadline: 30 September 2019
Website: https://www.euchems.eu/awards/european-chemistry-gold-medal/

Horizon 2020: Sustainable Nano-fabrication
The challenge is to establish industrial scale manufacturing of functional systems based on manufactured nanoparticles with designed properties for use in semiconductors, energy harvesting and storage, waste heat recovery, medicine, etc.
Deadline: 3 September 2019
Website: https://bit.ly/2xJJLP1

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EuChemS Events

12th International Conference on the History of Chemistry (12ICHC)
29 July – 2 August 2019
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Website: https://bit.ly/2XMeQMp

6th International Conference on the Chemistry and Physics of the Transactinide Elements (TAN 19)
25 – 30 August 2019
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Website: https://bit.ly/2qtx72Q

Chemistry meets Industry and Society: a creative showcase conference
28 – 30 August 2019
Salerno, Italy
Website: https://bit.ly/30wVMDB

XX Euroanalysis 2019
1 – 5 September 2019
Istanbul, Turkey
Website: https://bit.ly/2JGjUx2

Celebrating D.I. Mendeleev’s Periodic System: a Historical Perspective
10 – 13 September 2019
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Website: https://bit.ly/2Lm0PDq

GDCh-Wissenschaftsforum Chemie 2019 (WiFo 2019)
15 – 18 September2019
Aachen, Germany
Website: https://bit.ly/2Oolcgk

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Other Events

ICSD 2019: 7^th International Conference on Sustainable Development
4 – 5 September 2019
Rome, Italy
Website: https://bit.ly/2E3RICX

European Research and Innovation Days
24 – 26 September 2019
Brussels, Belgium
Website: https://bit.ly/2uNYJBS

Workshop on integrated sustainable nitrogen management
30 September – 2 October 2019
Brussels, Belgium
Website: https://bit.ly/2JGSCX7

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David Spichiger, SCS
17.07.2019