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Citation: Yu Fang. Chemistry: A Key Force Supporting the Sustainable Development of Human Civilization[J]. University Chemistry, ;2025, 40(12): 66-69. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202511030 shu

Chemistry: A Key Force Supporting the Sustainable Development of Human Civilization

Yu Fang ^,

Institute of New Concept Sensors and Molecular Materials, Shaanxi Normal University/Xi'an Jiaotong University;
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China

Corresponding author: Yu Fang, yfang@snnu.edu.cn
Received Date: 5 November 2025
Revised Date: 11 November 2025

This article briefly reviews the historical role and contemporary contributions of chemistry. It explores the mutually supportive and symbiotic relationship between chemistry, physics, biology, and other disciplines. Building on this foundation, the article looks ahead to the future of chemistry, discussing its irreplaceable role in the sustainable development of human civilization. This piece is written to celebrate the 40th anniversary of University Chemistry, a journal dedicated to chemical education and chemistry teaching.
- Fundamental science,
- Chemical education,
- Atomic-molecular theory,
- Supra-molecular chemistry,
- Sustainable development
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