Archive for June, 2024

RSC President’s Remarks in ICM Interview at the 34th CCS Congress

During the 34th CCS Congress, Professor Gill Reid, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry, had a thorough and cordial exchange with the Editorial Office of Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM). Professor Reid highlighted the journal’s crucial role in bridging academic and industrial research, emphasizing its importance in translating lab discoveries into industrial processes that benefit society.

Professor Reid said, “The ICM journal is a vital example of bringing academic and industrial communities together, ensuring effective feedback and producing the best outcomes in chemistry. This collaboration is essential for addressing global challenges and sustainable development goals.”

This recognition underscores the ICM journal’s importance in advancing chemical research and its practical applications, earning high praise from the international chemistry community.

 


ICM Shines at the 34th CCS Congress: A Celebration of Excellence and Engagement

The 34th Chinese Chemical Society (CCS) Congress was held in Guangzhou, China, June 15-18, 2024, themed “Toward Higher Quality Chemistry Research.” Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM) participated the congress and hosted several notable activities, including the 2023 Outstanding Reviewer Awards Ceremony and a “Meet the Editor” session.

2023 Outstanding Reviewer Awards Ceremony

Professor Gill Reid, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), presented certificates to the invited outstanding reviewers of RSC journals. ICM honored 38 outstanding reviewers for their exceptional contributions to the journal in 2023. Among them were Dr. Yanbin Fan (Dow Chemical China Investment Co Ltd, China) and Dr. Gang Feng (Nanchang University, China), who attended the event in person. This recognition underscores the crucial role that reviewers play in maintaining the high standards of ICM, ensuring the publication of impactful and rigorous research.

“Meet the Editor” Session

The “Meet the Editor” session was a vibrant and engaging event which provided an invaluable opportunity for attendees to interact directly with key figures from the ICM Editorial team. Take this opportunity, the Editorial Office of ICM communicated with Professor Gill Reid, ICM Associate Editor Professor Quanhong Yang, RSC Publisher Dr. Jeanne Andres, and Executive Editor Dr. Richard Kelly. They engaged in deep discussions about the journal’s current developments and future directions, reflecting ICM’s commitment to advancing the field of industrial chemistry.

Engaging Activities and Lucky Draw

To show appreciation for the continued support from the academic community, ICM organized a special lucky draw. Participants had the chance to win custom ICM memorabilia, which added excitement and a sense of community to the event. In addition, the booth attracted a large number of audiences who participated in a popular check-in photo activity. This allowed attendees to capture memorable moments and demonstrate their support for our journal. The enthusiastic participation highlighted the strong engagement and interest in ICM among the attendees.

 

Highlights of ICM’s Participation in the last CCS Congress (2023, Qingdao)

  • New Journal Meetup
  • Sponsorship of the Outstanding Poster Award— Biomass Session
  • Sponsorship of the Outstanding Oral Award— Porous Material Session
  • Sponsorship of the Outstanding Flash Oral Award— CO2 Utilization
  • Check-in photo Activity
  • Share Sweet Cake


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Announcing New Advisory Board Members for Industrial Chemistry & Materials

We are thrilled to announce the addition of four distinguished experts to the Advisory Board of Industrial Chemistry & Materials: Professor Graham J. Hutchings, Professor Menachem Elimelech, Professor Seeram Ramakrishna, and Professor Bart Van der Bruggen. Each of them brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience in the respective fields. We are confident that their contributions will significantly enhance the quality and impact of our publication.

 

Professor Graham J. Hutchings is the Regius Professor of Chemistry at Cardiff University. He is distinguished for his work in the field of heterogeneous catalysis, particularly catalysis by gold and oxidation catalysis. He has held three academic chairs (Witwatersrand, Liverpool, Cardiff), and for each, he has reshaped his research and attacked new fields, demonstrating a proven track record in opening up new areas of heterogeneous catalysis using multidisciplinary approaches. He established the Cardiff Catalysis Institute in 2008, which has now become one of the leading research centers for catalysis globally. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2009 and Academia Europaea in 2010.

 

Professor Menachem Elimelech is the Sterling Professor at Yale University. His research focuses on energy-efficient, sustainable membrane-based technologies for desalination and the management of brines and industrial wastewaters. He earned his Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1989. In 2005, he became the Roberto C. Goizueta Professor and Chair of Yale’s Chemical and Environmental Engineering Department. Elimelech is an elected member of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (2022), the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (2021), the Chinese Academy of Engineering (2017), and the United States National Academy of Engineering (2006).

 

Professor Seeram Ramakrishna is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore. He is a co-director of the NUS Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (NUSNNI) and heads the Centre for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology. His research focuses on Materials Circular Economy, Sustainability, Nanofibers, and Nanotechnology. He has been named among the Top 1% Highly Cited Researchers in cross-field and materials science categories since 2014 by Clarivate. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng), the Singapore Academy of Engineering, the Indian National Academy of Engineering, and the ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology.

 

Professor Bart van der Bruggen is a professor at KU Leuven, Belgium. His current research interests include, but are not limited to, solvent separation, resource recovery, and water treatment. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Sciences at KU Leuven in 2000, then worked as a postdoc/visiting researcher at Universita della Calabria and ITM-CNR, Italy; Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT), Finland; and the University of North Carolina (UNC-Chapel Hill), USA. With over 800 publications and extensive academic experience, Professor Van der Bruggen is a prominent figure in his field, contributing significantly to both scientific advancements and practical applications in environmental engineering.

 

We are excited to welcome these esteemed experts to our Advisory Board and look forward to their valuable insights and guidance. Their expertise will undoubtedly help steer the Industrial Chemistry & Materials journal towards new heights of excellence.

 

Congratulations to the winners of CCEM 2024 Outstanding Poster Award

The 7th International Conference on Chemistry of Energy & Materials (CCEM 2024) was held in Zhengzhou, China, in April 2024. The conference aimed to foster exchanges and cooperation in the field of energy materials chemistry, discuss the latest advancements and sustainable development in the energy sector, and promote industrial application and innovation. The theme of the conference was “Exploring New Material Chemistry, Developing New Energy Systems.”

To encourage the excellent work of young scholars, Industrial Chemistry & Materials proudly sponsored the Outstanding Poster Award at the Conference along with EES Catalysis and Catalysis Science & Technology, proudly sponsored the Outstanding Poster Award at the Conference!

We’re thrilled to support and celebrate the brilliant young scholars in this dynamic field! Join us to congratulate the winners!