A beginner’s guide to mechanochemical terms, part 1
We are launching a helpful glossary that explains key terms and concepts in the fascinating world of mechanochemistry. This is the first of our four editions. Enjoy!
Join our team as CEO of our future spin-off company!
The IMPACTIVE project is launching a spin-off company. We’re looking for a visionary CEO to lead the way and shape the future of sustainable API manufacturing.
Radboud University, developing new solventless reactions
Our researchers from Radboud University are at the core of IMPACTIVE. This team works on exploring new reactions to synthesise pharmacologically active compounds at a lab scale while avoiding the use of solvents.
Check out our latest annual report!
We’re turning two years old, and we’re celebrating by publishing our latest Annual Report, which analyses our recent developments.
Université Catholique de Louvain, using crystals to get the right (or left) compound
Our Belgian partners are experts in creating highly interesting enantiopure compounds through a chemical process known as deracemisation. If you want to know more details, keep reading.
IMPACTIVE celebrates its second annual meeting in Cagliari
After our second year of collaboration, the IMPACTIVE project partners have celebrated their second general assembly in Cagliari, hosted by the Italian partner CSGI. The discussions focused on setting our priorities for the next two years, as well as sharing the progress we have made over the past year.
University of Montpellier, leading IMPACTIVE and lab synthesis
Our project leader, the University of Montpellier, wears many hats. They ensure smooth collaboration among partners while leading the development of innovative mechanochemical methods at lab scale.
Bead milling for paracetamol, a mechanochemical success
The IMPACTIVE team has investigated the manufacturing of the popular drug paracetamol using mechanochemistry. For the first time we accomplished the use of bead-milling technology for the solvent-free synthesis of the medicine, outperforming traditional solution-based methods.
Join IMPACTIVE at ESOF2024 event this month!
On 13 and 14 June, IMPACTIVE will attend the EuroScience Open Forum 2024, held in Poland, with an exciting session about green pharma.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), the aim of IMPACTIVE
An API is the essential component responsible for the therapeutic effect of a medicine. This crucial element can be sourced from various methods. In this article we explore what APIs are, why are they important, and the strict regulations they face to ensure their quality and safety in pharmaceutical production worldwide.