Journal of Business Chemistry February 2026
With this first issue of the Journal of Business Chemistry in 2026, we continue to explore how chemical, pharmaceutical and energy-related industries are navigating an era of profound structural change. Across sectors, firms are confronted with the simultaneous challenges of ecological transformation, technological acceleration and increasing competitive pressure. The contributions brought together in this issue […]
Innovation and Production Management in the Process Industries Submission deadline: 15 September 2026 This Special issue (SI) invites papers that shed light on enhanced models and practices for managing on-going and future eco-industrial transformations in the “family” of process industries. We particularly encourage papers that not only explore the close interconnection between product and process […]
Innovation in the specialty chemicals industry is increasingly constrained by shortened product life cycles, rising regulatory complexity, and strong dependencies on critical functional components. When essential inputs become unavailable, companies must rapidly develop substitutes while maintaining performance, scalability, compliance, and economic viability. This article presents an anonymized industrial case study showing how additive and formulation […]
The circular economy transforms fundamental, well-known business logics. To remain competitive and seize new business opportunities, companies are forced to implement innovative, circular business models. However, the current literature on circular business models still lacks a comprehensive perspective on options for companies to engage in various positions and functions along circular supply chains and how […]
The battery market currently faces significant challenges for market participants. European and American EV sales stagnated during 2023 and 2024 (IEA, 2025). At the same time, dramatic overcapacities of Chinese companies increase pressure on prices and margins. Ultimately, several battery cell manufacturing companies face economic difficulties. Nevertheless, a few remain in a stronger economic position […]
As environmental challenges intensify, green innovation has emerged as a critical component of sustainable growth. Startups are often viewed as important sources of rapid change and green technological advancement. Drawing on the proximity literature and the knowledge spillover theory, this study examines whether the geographic proximity to startups, particularly to green startups, affects the green […]