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Evonik Elements – Research, development, chemical innovation German | English Research & Innovation Markets & Regions People & Visions Opinion & Debate German | English Search for Dossier Brain Drops The water cycle shapes all life on earth. But this precious resource is threatened by human activity and climate change. Smart water management and technological solutions can bring about a positive transformation. To the dossier Foresight Soft water innovations Floating cities as a solution for responsible water management? A look at the water innovations of the future. Water management Water as a resource: distribution, costs, availability Where is the price of tap water especially high? And which country has the most freshwater? An overview. Water management Unevenly distributed water The climate crisis is also a water crisis. What solutions already exist and where new approaches are needed. Water cycle How can we protect water? Hydrologist Johannes Cullmann on water consumption, climate change, and better water management. Water solutions Evonik: Strategies for saving water From Belgium to Thailand, Evonik uses a wide range of strategies worldwide to conserve water, a valuable resource. Water solutions The water cycle at Evonik A glance at Evonik’s water cycle, from the water’s extraction to its return into the environment. Startup Graphene boosts lithium-ion batteries With the help of few-layer graphene, the startup Super C is boosting the power of lithium-ion batteries. Evonik Country New Zealand: Cloud Warriors On this small island in the southwest Pacific, you can find countless sheep and abundant kiwifruit—and Evonik. A trip in pictures. Biopolymers Longer life for fruits and vegetables How Deepak Rajmohan makes use of the natural defense mechanisms of fruits and vegetables to prolong their storage life. In my element I’m reaching for the stars” Using deuterium and tritium, nuclear engineer and physicist Dr. Andrea Kritcher wants to achieve sustainable nuclear fusion. Steel production Green steel thanks to ammonia A German research team sees ammonia as a promising alternative to fossil reducing agents. Innovations Perspectives in overview Research for a better future: Our Perspectives illuminates pioneering ideas and innovations from around the world. All focal areas An overview of the dossiers Reports, interviews, and graphics: Our dossiers bring together everything worth knowing about the main themes of . Evonik Country France: Knowing what’s good From medicine to pastries to natural cosmetics: Specialty chemicals from Evonik are advancing numerous industries. Look at the photo gallery Evonik Country United Arab Emirates: Future meets desert The country on the Persian Gulf is a land of visions. A journey in pictures from the Museum of the Future to the desert of the Rub’ al Khali. Look at the photo gallery Evonik Country Singapore: A spectacular city-state Technical innovation, top-notch cuisine, and a green thumb: Singapore is world-famous—and is home to six Evonik facilities. Look at the photo gallery From the sections Research and Innovation Science that fascinates—we report on the latest research and innovations in chemistry and related disciplines. Markets and Regions Evonik operates in 100 countries all over the globe. In this section we show how the future is being invented in these locations—and why it’s happening there. People and Visions Innovations don’t emerge from a vacuum. They are born inside our heads. A report about people who promote their visions with passion. Opinion and Debate Progress becomes possible when we criticize the world as it is. That’s why we offer this space for exciting debates—and controversial positions. Research and Innovation Chemical production A Fantastic Shortcut No diversions: Researchers from Evonik and the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis have succeeded in converting butadiene directly to adipic acid. Additives Good inside and out A lot of food is thrown away or lost. Coatings and additives in plastic packaging are helping to reduce food waste. Nutrition A Plentiful and Sustainable Diet Nearly ten billion people will be living on the planet in 2050—but what will all these people eat? Markets and Regions Additive manufacturing 3D printing: Facts and figures Overview: global demand, most used materials and key players. Foresight The world in 2040 – scenarios for the future What will the world look like in 2040? Futurologists at Evonik have developed five scenarios. Food production Agriculture: Facts and figures The amount of resources required by agriculture, how much surface area it requires—and how the harvests are used. People and Visions Foresight The Development of Hygiene From bacterial infections to COVID-19, advances in hygiene have always played a key role in the fight against disease. Bioprinting Improving patients’ quality of life Wai Yee Yeong talks about the potential benefits of bioprinting for medicine. In my element In my element I’m a 14-year-old chemistry student” Alexander Mottl is studying chemistry at the University of Bochum—at the age of 14. His special focus is on rare metals such as gallium. Opinion and Debate Economic policy Coronavirus crisis as an opportunity Evonik CEO Christian Kullmann is calling for a comprehensive Sustainable Future Deal. Europe EU: The key is to be close to the people Fabiana Scapolo, the Deputy Head of the EU Policy Lab, explains the central challenges facing Europe. Nutrition How to succeed at sustainable agriculture Felix Prinz zu Löwenstein explains the steps to make organic farming possible. 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