IMPACTIVE advances greener pharmaceuticals at IUPAC 2025
The IUPAC Congress and General Assembly took place in Malaysia this July. We showcased how greener, mechanochemical approaches can transform pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Trinity College Dublin, spray drying as an all-in-one pharmaceutical technique
Our researchers at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, master the spray drying technique. This team is exploring how to apply such method to achieve greener pharmaceuticals with a strong focus on industrial production.
Register now for an ETERNAL webinar!
After our inaugural webinar, we are happy to announce our second session. Save the date: it will take place on 22 July at 12:00 pm (noon) CEST, with a presentation by Carlos Fernández, researcher at our sister project ETERNAL
What the waste? Shaping sustainability in the chemical industry with mechanochemistry
Solvents are well-known pollutants that pose significant waste management and health concerns. Such pollution problems have led to increasing restrictions on solvent use, as reflected by the recent US legislation on dichloromethane, published in May 2024. In this context, mechanochemistry could reshape the industry, supplying the world with pharmaceutical products while avoiding the use of toxic solvents.
Back to basics: types and uses of solvents
There are as many solvents as there are uses for them: from cosmetics to the textile industry, through pharmaceutical manufacturing to oil production. The history of chemistry is, in part, a chronicle of the discovery and development of these substances over time, until now: their application is increasingly restricted, which has led to the emergence of greener alternatives, such as mechanochemistry.
Register for the first IMPACTIVE webinar!
We’re launching our IMPACTIVE webinar series to discuss mechanochemistry, green pharmaceuticals, and green chemistry. Save the date: our first session will take place on 28 May at 12:00 pm (noon) CEST, with a presentation by Evelina Colacino, our project coordinator.
Back to basics: the cyclical history of solvents
Behind the manufacture of millions of everyday products lies a key constant: the use of solvents. Their unique properties have driven significant progress in the chemical industry. However, due to their polluting and often toxic characteristics, it is now urgent to reconsider how (and when) we use them. Sometimes, to find the simplest solutions, all we need to do is seek the answers in nature.
The French Ambassador to Estonia has visited us!
Emmanuel Mignot visited the Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (ICGM) at the University of Montpellier, France, to discover more about IMPACTIVE. It was an exceptional opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen relations with our Estonian partners.
A beginner’s guide to mechanochemical terms, part 2
Welcome to the second edition of our helpful glossary, which explains key terms and concepts in the fascinating world of mechanochemistry. Enjoy!
Together in Brussels to push forward a greener pharma!
IMPACTIVE is well accompanied in pushing for a greener pharma. We met with 5 different projects in Brussels, invited by the European Commission, to talk about the barriers and challenges that Green Chemistry faces in the pharmaceutical sector.