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Innovate and React

Kevin Hares

Talking to scientist about their innovations in chemistry

science chemistry

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00:14:51

One chemical reaction to feed them all: The synthesis...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of Innovate and React, I delve into the groundbreaking discovery of the Haber-Bosch process, which revolutionized agriculture and the chemical industry by synthesizing ammonia from atmospheric nitrogen and hydrogen. Starting with a historical perspective from the 19th, the episode explores the pivotal contributions of Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch to the invention of the Haber-Bosch process. It covers the scientific challenges, innovations, and controversies surrounding Haber’s

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00:41:07

New breakthroughs in oxygen evolution reaction for...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of Innovate and React, we dive into the world of water electrolysis and how theoretical chemistry can help design better catalysts for clean hydrogen production. Mohammad Usama, a PhD researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen, shares his unconventional journey from mechatronics and automotive engineering to electrochemistry and catalysis.We discuss his work on iridium dioxide surfaces for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER)—the bottleneck in water electrolysis—and the discovery

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00:48:35

Reducing shipping emissions to thin air using catalysis

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2025/08/21

In this episode of Innovate and React, we discuss how catalysis can be utilized for water treatment and reducing pollution from shipping. Janek Betting, a PhD researcher from the University of Twente, shares his current research on nitrate and nitrite reduction in wastewater using heterogeneous bimetallic catalysts. We delve into the sources of these pollutants, primarily from agriculture, industrial processes as well as shipping, and explore an innovative project aimed at reducing emissions from

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01:17:48

How solid state NMR works and how it helps to...

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2025/07/31

In this episode of Innovate and React Anne Mayer, a PhD researcher at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, explains how solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy works and how she uses this analytical method for protein studies. We dive into the fascinating world of NMR—from the basics of nuclear spins and magnetic fields to the complex hardware challenges of solid-state NMR. Anne shares how she investigates membrane proteins and microbial rhodopsins, revealing how solid-state NMR

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00:47:36

How metal organic complexes can shape your electronic...

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2025/07/18

In this episode of Innovate and React, Dr. Leonardo Santoni, a postdoctoral researcher at UCL and a science content creator, shares his insights into the fascinating world of metal-organic precursors for low-temperature metal deposition. He presents his PhD research on aluminum complexes for printed electronics, highlighting the challenges of precursor design, deposition techniques, and the potential of sustainable and user-friendly alternatives to pyrophoric materials. In the second part Leonardo

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00:59:06

Fischer-Tropsch: From Waste to Fuel

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2025/07/07

In this episode of Innovate and React, Theresa Köffler from BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies in Vienna is talking about how to turn waste into fuel. We explore the fascinating role of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for producing sustainable fuels. From the development of demonstration plants to the integration of syngas from biogenic feedstocks, Theresa shares insights into the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and decentralized energy systems. The episode covers both the technical

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01:06:38

Green Methanol: Old Chemistry Meets New Energy

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2025/06/19

In this episode we discuss the critical role of methanol synthesis and hydrogen energy carriers in the energy transition. Florian, a scientific advisor at Fraunhofer ISE, explains his work in sustainable synthesis processes and the significance of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. We delve into the technical challenges of methanol synthesis using CO2 and hydrogen, the importance of dynamic operation and the purity of the syngas feedstock. Florian also highlights the strategic advantages of

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00:17:08

Unlocking the Potential of Hydrogen in a Renewable...

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2025/06/06

This episode is a dive into the dynamic world of hydrogen and its pivotal role in the future of clean energy. Key topics covered include the challenges of intermittent renewable energy sources, the mechanics and benefits of hydrogen as an energy carrier, the hurdles in hydrogen production and infrastructure, and the promise of converting hydrogen into transportable compounds like ammonia and methanol. The episode also explores the potential for hydrogen to revolutionize various industries and offer

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00:56:28

Mitochondrial Biogenesis - How mitochondria get their...

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2025/05/21

In this episode of Innovate and React we look at the interface between biology and chemistry. Alexandra, a biochemist studying mitochondrial biogenesis, shares her journey from moving to Germany, and ultimately diving into biochemistry. The conversation delves into the complex processes of mitochondrial function, including their role in energy production, calcium signaling, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). Alexandra discusses her current research on the ER SURF pathway and its implications for

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00:38:24

Is doing a PhD in worth it? From Brown Sludge to...

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2025/04/15

Are you thinking about pursuing a PhD in chemistry and have wondered if its with the struggle? In this episode of 'Innovate and React', we discuss the personal and professional journey of pursuing a PhD and share our motivations for studying chemistry. We discuss the challenges and surprises encountered during our PhD journey, and the important skills we developed through teaching and research. Every journey is different and depends on many different things. We give a glimpse into our experience

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00:44:24

Challenging HSAB: Reactive Molecules and Nucleophiles

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2025/04/01

In this episode of Innovate and React, I am talking with Justus Reitz, a chemist from TU Dortmund University, about the limitations of the HSAB (Hard and Soft Acids and Bases) concept in predicting reaction outcomes. We explore an alternative approach using the nucleophilicity scale developed by the Mayr group, which offers a more accurate prediction method. Justus shares insights from his PhD research on stabilizing highly reactive molecules, particularly the synthesis and stabilization of

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00:47:48

Beyond Gold: Exploring Acid-Promoted Cyclization in...

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2025/03/18

How can we make pharmaceutical synthesis greener and more efficient? In this episode of Innovate and React, we dive into the world of organic chemistry with Dr. Nikolas Jankowski to explore an alternative to gold catalysis. While gold catalysts are known for their high selectivity and efficiency, their cost, environmental impact, and challenges in industrial applications call for new solutions.Nick shares his research on acid-promoted cyclization using hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) as a unique

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00:37:39

How ion-exchange resins can make a reaction more...

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2025/03/04

Ion-exchange resins can be powerful catalysts for base catalyzed reaction such as the aldol reaction and reduce the cost and environmental impact for these reactions.

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00:34:30

New methods for healing bone fractures

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2025/02/16

In the future bone fractures could be glued with calcium phosphate nano particles and reduce surgery and const.

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00:02:54

Innovate and react Introduction

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2025/02/09

This Episode give a short introduction into the future content of the podcast.For more informations visit www.innovateandreact.com, where you will find all episode and additional content for each episode.

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