Outline of a chemical future

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(SusChem) today unveiled their Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) and three future scenarios demonstrating the value of innovations in chemistry.

Based on a common vision, the SRA aims at responding to the challenges faced by the chemical sector in the next 20 years, while shaping solutions to critical societal demands.

According to a statement, the SRA outlined chemistry and industrial biotechnology’s contribution to sustainable European growth and competitiveness. The future products of chemistry, including areas such as nanomaterials, biotechnology and environmentally benign processes, will be central to the development of solutions to today’s and tomorrow’s main societal needs and challenges.

“Innovation in chemistry is key to answering the needs of tomorrow’s society,” said Alfred Oberholz, Chair of the SusChem Board and Member of the Board of Management, Degussa AG. “This research agenda will help focus European research spending on the areas of chemistry that have the most potential to positively impact Europe’s competitiveness, growth and sustainable development.”