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Scientific Ecology in the Spotlight
Published on: September 23 , 2026
It Took a Genius to Think of It (4/8): Claude Grison, Environmental Researcher
Published on: August 26 , 2026
Invasive Alien Species: From Problems to Solutions.
Published on: June 17 , 2026
Ecocatalysis – A Unique Combination of Global Ecology and Green and Sustainable Chemistry
Updated on: January 7 , 2025
When facing global crises of many kinds, new ways of thinking are needed. Ecocatalysis is a…
Phytoextraction: Plants That Clean Up Polluted Soil
Updated on: April 19 , 2023
Mining and metallurgical activities cause significant soil degradation and erosion, which…
Prof. Claude Grison: “Society needs eco-responsible green chemistry”
Updated on: January 1 , 2023
For the past ten years, this molecular chemistry researcher has been studying how certain plants…
Biomimicry: How Plants Help Clean Up Soil and Our Rivers—But That's Not All…
Updated on: October 22 , 2022
Biomimicry is the ability to observe nature and find…
“There is genuine industrial demand for pollution control and the production of bio-based molecules,” said Claude Grison, winner of the 2022 European Inventor Award.
Updated on: September 2 , 2022
In her laboratory at the University of Montpellier, researcher Claude Grison is studying…
When researchers try to mimic plants that can purify water
Updated on: August 7 , 2022
Every weekend this summer, the “Science” column explores the solutions that have been developed…
Exotic Plants: An Invasion with a Positive Side
Updated on: June 26 , 2022
French chemist Claude Grison has just been honored for her work on…
Claude Grison, the chemist revolutionizing soil remediation
Updated on: June 14 , 2022
She is a finalist for the 2022 European Inventor Award in the “research” category.…
What solutions are there to the looming metal shortage?
Updated on: February 22 , 2022
The green transition will cause demand for certain metals to skyrocket. The government and the…
Green Chemistry Happens in the Grass 🎵 | ZPP#03
Updated on: May 20 , 2021
Not polluting any more is good… But cleaning up our planet is even better! Some…
Claude Grison: Can Plants Be Used to Clean Up Soil and Water? It’s Possible!
Updated on: May 3 , 2021
What if science drew inspiration from nature to address the environmental challenges of the 21st century…
An effective and eco-friendly solution for cleaning up soil and water: plants
Updated on: November 25 , 2019
Some municipalities are opting for plant-based filters to capture pollutants from water and…
Protecting the Soil with Plants
Updated on: October 25 , 2018
The Montpellier Gazette, Issue No. 1584, October 25–31, 2018 Link to…
Ecology and Chemistry: A Winning Combination (1/2)
Updated on: May 17 , 2018
This is the first article in a series on ecocatalysis, a field of…
ChimEco: Chemistry by and for Nature
Updated on: July 1 , 2017
Chemistry and ecology: these two disciplines, which have traditionally been at odds, are now coming together at…
Montpellier: Air-Purifying Plants—The ChimEco Lab Innovates for the Planet
Updated on: May 29 , 2017
As European Sustainable Development Week kicks off, we take a closer look at a team of…