Challenges and opportunities for chemistry in Africa

Challenges and opportunities for chemistry in Africa

Chemistry education and research in Africa is challenging — a fact that is clearly reflected by publication metrics. Yet this is far from the full story on a continent that has youth on its side, a cultural link to chemistry through its strong interest in plants and indigenous medicine, and an incre...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature chemistry 2016-05, Vol.8 (6), p.518-522
1. Verfasser: Abegaz, Berhanu
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry/Food Science
commentary
Indigenous plants
Inorganic Chemistry
Medicinal plants
Natural products
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Science
Society
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Zusammenfassung:Chemistry education and research in Africa is challenging — a fact that is clearly reflected by publication metrics. Yet this is far from the full story on a continent that has youth on its side, a cultural link to chemistry through its strong interest in plants and indigenous medicine, and an increasing number of ways forward.
ISSN:1755-4330
1755-4349
DOI:10.1038/nchem.2533