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Chemistry employs a higher percentage of knowledge workers than any other industry. That means 80,000 scientists and engineers tackling some of today's most complicated problems. From breakthroughs in medicine to finding new sources of energy to improve our cars and homes, chemistry is turning knowledge into innovation.
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fresh food
American chemistry produces resins that keep food fresh, allowing meat to be shipped to and stored in developing nations for up to six months without refrigeration.
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nanotechnology
Thousands of nanotechnology experts—researchers, engineers and product specialists—are quietly cracking long-unseen codes about how the universe works at the tiniest scale. Nanotechnology may open doors to better medicine, faster PCs and a cleaner environment. » learn more
forensics
Chemistry of a Crime Scene: The Real-life Science Behind CSI
The value of modern science is apparent to the public through popular TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation—but do their fictional characters’ forensic tools really work? To find out, American Chemistry investigates the real science behind forensic practices. » learn more
knowledge
Oil production involves a lot more than merely extracting crude from underground sources. Raw or unprocessed oil needs refining to turn it into many useful products. » learn more
potential
Tales of Hoffmann: What Makes a Chemist?
Many chemistry companies and scientists are familiar with Dr. Roald Hoffmann as either a leading chemistry teacher, author, theorist, or Nobel Prize winner. Yet what they may not know is that Dr. Hoffmann’s journey to the top of the chemistry profession was hardly a “sure thing.” » learn more
knowledge workers
Chemistry’s Knowledge Workers—People in the Know
Brainpower fuels the business of chemistry. The unique talents, creativity and specialized knowledge of the chemistry industry workforce generate the innovations that change and improve our lives. » learn more
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Long-Range Research
Chemistry sponsors independent research that applies new scientific methods to better understand the complex relationship between humans and the environment. » read more
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