Chemistry Meeting

Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Green chemistry applies across the life cycle of a chemical product, including its design, manufacture, use, and ultimate disposal.

Crystal engineering studies the design and synthesis of solid-state structures with desired properties through deliberate control of intermolecular interactions. It is an interdisciplinary academic field, bridging solid-state and supramolecular chemistry.

The main engineering strategies currently in use are hydrogen- and halogen bonding and coordination bonding.These may be understood with key concepts such as the supramolecular synthon and the secondary building unit.

Natural products chemistry is focused on the study of small organic molecules, especially secondary metabolites, produced by organisms such as bacteria, fungi and plants. Natural products have proven to be rich sources of medically- and industrially-important bioactive molecules.

Industrial chemistry uses chemical and physical processes to transform raw materials into products that are beneficial to mankind. This includes the production of basic chemicals for manufacturing goods for various industrial sectors

Advanced Medicinal Chemistry focuses on the design, development, and synthesis of drugs. It involves understanding drug interactions with biological targets to optimize efficacy and reduce side effects. Key topics include drug metabolism, molecular modelling, structure-activity relationships, and principles of drug design.

Applied Chemistry involves the practical application of chemical principles to solve real-world problems. This field bridges the gap between pure chemistry and its use in industries such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, environmental science, and engineering. Key areas include chemical engineering, industrial chemistry, environmental chemistry, and materials chemistry.

Natural Product Chemistry focuses on the study of chemical compounds produced by living organisms. This field involves the isolation, characterization, and synthesis of these compounds, often for their potential medicinal properties. Key areas include phytochemistry (study of plant chemicals), biosynthesis, and the discovery of new drugs from natural sources.

Electrochemistry and Energy Storage involves the study of chemical processes that involve the movement of electrons, crucial for developing technologies like batteries and fuel cells. This field focuses on understanding redox reactions, electrode materials, and electrolyte solutions to improve energy storage systems' efficiency, capacity, and lifespan. Key areas include battery chemistry, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and electrochemical sensors.

Computational chemistry is a branch of chemistry that uses computer simulation to assist in solving complex chemical problems. It exploits methods of theoretical chemistry, incorporated into efficient computer programs, to calculate the structures, the interactions, and the properties of molecules 

Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry study the chemical processes occurring in the environment and Earth's crust. Environmental Chemistry focuses on the impact of human activities on air, water, and soil, analyzing pollutants and developing methods for remediation. Geochemistry examines the distribution and movement of chemical elements in rocks, minerals, and soils, exploring processes like mineral formation and geochemical cycles. Key areas include pollution control, biogeochemical cycles, and the study of natural resources.

Chemical Engineering involves the application of chemical principles to design, optimize, and operate processes for producing chemicals, materials, and energy. It combines knowledge of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to develop efficient and sustainable industrial processes. Key areas include process design, reaction engineering, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and materials science.

Materials Chemistry focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of materials with specific properties and functions. This field bridges chemistry and materials science, aiming to develop new materials for applications in technology, medicine, and industry. Key areas include nanomaterials, polymers, ceramics, composites, and electronic materials.

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. It examines the structure, function, and interactions of biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, and how these molecules contribute to the processes of metabolism, growth, reproduction, and disease. Key areas of study include enzyme kinetics, molecular biology, metabolism, genetics, and biochemical signaling pathways.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry focuses on the design, development, and synthesis of drugs, emphasizing their biological activity, safety, and efficacy. This field integrates principles from chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and medicine to discover and optimize new medications. Key areas include medicinal chemistry, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, formulation science, and drug delivery systems.

Advanced Medicinal Chemistry focuses on the design, development, and synthesis of drugs. It involves understanding drug interactions with biological targets to optimize efficacy and reduce side effects. Key topics include drug metabolism, molecular modelling, structure-activity relationships, and principles of drug design.

Food chemists develop and improve foods and beverages; analyze methods of heat processing, canning, freezing, and packaging; and study the effects of processing on the appearance, taste, aroma, freshness, and vitamin and mineral content of food.