Chemistry

Specialist Sector

Chemistry covers innovations in compounds, materials, processes, and formulations that enable advances across industrial and consumer applications.

These inventions require deep technical understanding of molecular science and chemical engineering to translate breakthroughs into commercial value.

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Biochemicals

Biochemicals

Chemical products derived from biological processes and biotechnology, including monoclonal antibodies, compounds produced in genetically engineered organisms, and extracts from fungi.

  • Chemicals obtained from genetically engineered organisms, including engineered metabolic products, proteins, and fermentation-derived chemistries.
  • Antibody conjugate, production methods, and therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
  • Fungus extracts, including isolation, fractionation, and formulation of fungal-derived actives.

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Catalysis & Process Chemistry

Catalysis & Process Chemistry

  • Synthetic methods

  • Methods of Manufacturing

  • Scale Up Processes

  • Purification Processes

  • Polymerisation catalysts, including catalyst systems and polymerisation processes.

3

Cosmetics

Cosmetics

Formulations, delivery technologies and methods of use for cosmetics and personal-care products.

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Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry

Core chemical technologies, and manufacturing processes for advanced materials and energy storage applications.

  • Battery, including materials, electrode formulations, and cell production methods.
  • Electroactive materials

  • Electrolytes

  • Corrosion technology

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Foods

Foods

Compositional and processing innovations for human and animal nutrition.

  • Pet food, including formulations, processing, and nutritional delivery systems for companion animals.
  • Human food, including food compositions, processing methods, and preservation technologies.

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Industrial Chemicals

Industrial Chemicals

Additives and process chemistries that enable industrial production and specialty applications.

  • Inks, including printing and specialty ink formulations and their manufacturing processes.
  • Thickeners, including rheology modifiers and stabilizers for liquids and gels.
  • Biocides, formulated solutions for the control of biological contamination across materials and aqueous systems.
  • Fuel marking compositions, including tracer chemistries and detection methods for fuel authentication.
  • Detergents, surfactant and cleaning-product chemistry for household and commercial use.

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Materials

Materials

  • Polymers

  • Plastic additives, including stabilizers, plasticizers, and performance-enhancing additives for polymers.
  • Functional Fabrics

  • Aerogels & Hydrogels

  • Thermoplastics

  • Nanomaterials

  • Coatings, including formulation and application methods for paints, protective, and specialty coatings.

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Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
  • Dosing Regimens
  • Combination therapy
  • Formulations
  • Solid forms & polymorphs
  • Vaccines
  • Drug Delivery Systems

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Renewable Energy & Sustainability

Renewable Energy & Sustainability

  • Agrochemistry
  • Photoactive materials
  • Biocides
  • Air and Water Decontamination
  • Material Degradation
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