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Towards a Sustainable Future: Challenges and Opportunities for Early-Career Chemists.

Authors :
Dobbelaar E
Goher SS
Vidal JL
Obhi NK
Felisilda BMB
Choo YSL
Ismail H
Lee HL
Nascimento V
Al Bakain R
Ranasinghe M
Davids BL
Naim A
Offiong NA
Borges J
John T
Source :
Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English) [Angew Chem Int Ed Engl] 2024 Aug 26; Vol. 63 (35), pp. e202319892. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 24.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The concepts of sustainability and sustainable chemistry have attracted increasing attention in recent years, being of great importance to the younger generation. In this Viewpoint Article, we share how early-career chemists can contribute to the sustainable transformation of their discipline. We identify ways in which they can engage to catalyse action for change. This article does not attempt to answer questions about the most promising or pressing areas driving research and chemical innovation in the context of sustainability. Instead, we want to inspire and engage early-career chemists in pursuing sustainable actions by showcasing opportunities in education, outreach and policymaking, research culture and publishing, while highlighting existing challenges and the complexity of the topic. We want to empower early-career chemists by providing resources and ideas for engagement for a sustainable future globally. While the article focuses on students and early-career chemists, it provides insights to further stimulate the engagement of scientists from diverse backgrounds.<br /> (© 2024 Wiley-VCH GmbH.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1521-3773
Volume :
63
Issue :
35
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39046086
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202319892