A sweet ‘camo jacket’ for transplant organs
CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH
Researchers have found a way to shield organs from rejection following a transplant by using a special sugar coating inside of blood vessels in the organ.
Read More >>Meet the National Office Team: Sarah Piotrkowski
COMMUNITY NEWS
Meet Sarah Piotrkowski, CIC’s new Program Coordinator, focused on delivering high quality conferences and events for our members.
Read More >>LOGIC 2021 – Be the catalyst for change
CHEMISTRY FOR SOCIETY
Leaders Overcoming Great Inequalities in Chemical Sciences (LOGIC) is an annual retreat organized by CWIC and typically occurs 2-3 days before the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CCCE). Find out more about the 2021 event.
Read More >>L’eau de Javel (enfin) sous la loupe des chimistes
RESEARCH
Après deux siècles sous le radar, les cristaux d’eau de Javel ont enfin dévoilé leur structure dans un laboratoire de l’Université McGill. Voilà qui répare un oubli historique!
Read More >>Cannabis, chemistry and the coming opportunities
CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH
Canada’s legal cannabis market grew 118% in 2020 and is expected to grow another 60% this year, according to market research firm, Brightfield Group. This explosive rise in popularity, fueled by Ottawa’s 2018 legalization, makes it both a frustrating and exciting time to be a chemist in the cannabis industry.
Read More >>Meet the National Office Team: Zac Hawkins
COMMUNITY NEWS
Meet Zac Hawkins, CIC’s new Technical Analyst, focused on the technological and data aspect of conferences and other services we offer.
Read More >>Can. J. Chem. Eng. September issue and new free-to-read virtual issue
CAN J CHEM ENG
Access this month’s issue, featuring new Established Leaders and Experimental Methods special series articles, and our Sustainability in Chemical Engineering virtual issue.
Read More >>Semiconductor’s imperfection could lead to a better solar cell
CHEMISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
One of the world’s most promising materials in the quest to produce more efficient, robust and cheaper solar cells is defective. And that’s a good thing. Now there is new insight into how perovskites’ less-than-perfect crystal structure is an advantage.
Read More >>L’aluminium aiderait les océans à capturer le CO2
CHEMISTRY FOR ENVIRONMENT
Et si l’aluminium aidait les océans à mieux séquestrer le dioxyde de carbone en favorisant la croissance du phytoplancton et en ralentissant sa dégradation ? C’est ce que suggèrent les résultats obtenus par des chercheurs chinois et québécois.
Read More >>Secret ingredient in cosmetics a cause for concern say chemists
CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH
Sought after for their ability to repel water, grease, and oil, PFAS are a class of more than 4700 synthetic compounds used since the 1950s. One application poorly studied in North America is PFAS in cosmetics. A new study now shows just how much they contain.
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