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.
  • Monoclonal antibodies, including antibody constructs, production methods, and therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
  • Fungus extracts, including isolation, fractionation, and formulation of fungal-derived actives.

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Biocides

Biocides

Formulated solutions for the control of biological contamination across materials and aqueous systems.

  • Wood protection, including preservatives and treatment methods to prevent fungal decay and insect attack.
  • Aqueous formulation protection, including biocidal systems for water-based products and industrial systems.

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Chemistry

Chemistry

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

  • Lithium polymer battery manufacture, including materials, electrode formulations, and cell production methods.
  • Catalysis, including catalyst design, supports, and catalytic processes for chemical synthesis.

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Detergents

Detergents

Surfactant and cleaning-product chemistry for household and commercial use.

  • Dishwashing chemicals, including concentrated and tablet formulations for manual and automated dishwashing.
  • Washing machine detergents, including powders, liquids, and unit-dose systems with advanced dispensing technologies.

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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

Detergents

Surfactant and cleaning-product chemistry for household and commercial use.

  • Dishwashing chemicals, including concentrated and tablet formulations for manual and automated dishwashing.
  • Washing machine detergents, including powders, liquids, and unit-dose systems with advanced dispensing technologies.

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Personal Products

Personal Products

Formulations and delivery technologies for cosmetics and personal-care products.

  • Hair dyes, including dye chemistries, developer systems, and conditioning combinations.
  • Sunscreen formulations, including UV filters, carriers, and stabilization techniques for sun protection

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Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

Therapeutic compounds, formulation science, and dosing strategies.

  • APIs, including active pharmaceutical ingredient chemistry and scalable synthesis.
  • Pharmaceutical compositions, including dosage forms, excipient combinations, and controlled-release systems.
  • Treatments and dosages, including therapeutic regimens, method-of-treatment claims, and dosing schedules.