On 20 May, CatchBio project leader Dr Lies Bouwman (Leiden University) held her inaugural lecture, entitled Inorganic Chemistry: colorful and versatile, in which she argues that if we get children enthusiastic about chemistry at a young age, in the long term this can improve society's image of the subject. She also reflected on the research about a copper compound that captures CO2 from the atmosphere, which led to a Science publication. Furthermore Bouwman highlighted the recent theme of using biomass for making all kind of products.
For more information, check the website of Leiden University (in Dutch or in English).
For more information, check the website of Leiden University (in Dutch or in English).