Letter from the Editor

by | Jan 2007

Struggling for profitability: not necessarily new, but challenging In 2007 the chemical industry will face old and new challenges alike. Whereas the search for levers to increase profitability through cutting costs will continue, new regulations like REACH and a...

CeNTech – Nanotechnological Research and Application

by | Jan 2007

Abstract: The Centre for Nanotechnology (CeNTech), Münster, Germany, represents one of the first dedicated nanotechnology centres in Germany providing space and infrastructure for application, research and development in the area of nanotechnology. It offers an...

Open Innovation: the New Way of Knowledge Transfer?

by | Jan 2007

Abstract: Due to globalization, competition has increased and companies have reorganized their activities in order to maintain profitability. The consequence has been an emphasis on short term results, at the expense of long term research. Therefore, most Corporate...