Connecting chemical worlds for a sustainable future

Abstract

Chemistry plays a central role in science and is the basis of one of the major, more impactful, and diverse industries. However, to address the most pressing global challenges, we must learn to create connections in an effective and meaningful way, with other disciplines, industries, and society at large. Here, we present the IUPAC Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry as an example of an initiative that highlights some of the most promising advances in chemistry and contributes to creating connections to accelerate sustainable solutions for our society and our planet.