Chemistry drives progress in shaping innovative solutions for a more resilient, eco-friendly future. Discover impactful research highlighting chemistry’s role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.
ACS Publications is elevating chemistry research to drive progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through special curated article Showcases, hosted by Kudos. These Showcases simplify and share scientific breakthroughs, making the global impact of chemistry more visible and accessible.
Chemistry remains a critical force in engineering and organic process research, propelling advancements in sustainable industrial practices and infrastructure. From precision chemical engineering to eco-friendly manufacturing and bio-based technologies, its influence helps reduce environmental footprints and build greener systems. Breakthroughs in chemical science continue to revolutionize clean energy—from next-generation batteries to hydrogen fuel systems—boosting efficiency and scalability to meet global demand. By refining industrial approaches and promoting innovation, chemistry plays an essential role in shaping resilient, adaptive, and environmentally responsible engineering solutions.
This Showcase highlights research contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, featuring advancements in sustainable manufacturing, novel materials, and the development of cleaner, high-efficiency industrial processes. Discover additional research articles published in ACS journals related to this goal below.
Impactful Research from ACS Publications Supporting SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
- Sustainable Production of Magnetite Nanoparticles: Environmental and Economic Benefits
- Urban Water Tech: Boosting Heat Resilience in Southeast Asia Cities Against Extreme Temperatures
- Pathways to Carbon Neutrality in the Copper Industry
- Reducing China's Fertilizer Emissions: A Path to Cleaner Air and Lower Carbon Output
- Small Hydropower and Sustainable Development: Current Research and Future Directions
- Solid-State Fermentation: A New Way to Turn Waste into Valuable Products
- Boosting Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia: How Wastewater Plants Tackle Flooding Challenges
- Comparing Carbon Capture Methods for Cleaner Cement Production
- Clean Skies with Sustainable Aviation Fuels: The Future of Strained Hydrocarbons
- Reducing Steel Emissions: India's Efforts to Capture and Store Carbon
About the ACS Publications SDG Showcases
ACS Publications has joined the SDG Knowledge Cooperative, a new initiative that unites publishers to improve access to and understanding of research that supports global sustainable development.
We have selected seven specific goals that are particularly vital to the chemistry community, which will serve as focal points. Kudos has curated and summarized our chosen articles, making them more accessible to a wider audience, including industry leaders, educators, policymakers, and the media.
Visit the ACS Publications SDG Showcase to explore how chemistry is contributing to global sustainability efforts—and take a closer look at each individual SDG Showcase to discover the research that is helping address specific challenges across fields.