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Copyright © 2007 American Chemical Society
December 17, 2007 Cover
Volume 85, Issue 51
Volume 85, Issue 51
THE COSTS OF BIOFUELS
Two views on whether corn ethanol and, eventually, ethanol from cellulosic biomass will efficiently deliver national energy security
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December 17, 2007 Issue
Volume 85, Issue 51
December 17, 2007 Issue, Vol. 85 | Iss. 51
Two views on whether corn ethanol and, eventually, ethanol from cellulosic biomass will efficiently deliver national energy security
(pp. 12-16)
Features
Science & Technology
Hazardous failures of lithium-ion batteries are uncommon, yet researchers strive to minimize dangers (pp. 26-28)
News of the Week
Dow To Exit Commodity Chemicals
Company will form massive joint venture with Kuwaiti firm
(p.7)Eisai To Acquire MGI Pharma
Japanese firm is the latest to expand by buying a U.S. biotech firm
(p.8)House Examines Chemical Plant Security
Industry wants Congress to give DHS regulations a chance
(p.8)ACS Board Actions
ACS Board of Directors sets 2008 budget, reelects Judith Benham as board chair, among other actions
(p.9)Bali Climate Meeting Turns Up The Heat
United Nations talks result in a push for global action
(p.9)Middle Ground
Conference uses science to build bridges in the Middle East
(p.10)Senate Clears Energy Bill
With tax provisions removed, Senate overwhelmingly passes bill
(p.10)Energy Recovery
Microorganisms can help squeeze methane out of oil fields
(p.11)Night-Shining Clouds
Studies of high-altitude clouds may illuminate atmospheric changes
(p.11)Departments
Business
GlaxoSmithKline's move against changes at the Patent Office highlights a perceived threat to drug research
(pp. 19-20)
Titanium dioxide's new number two player gives its view of the market
(p.21)Concentrates
(pp. 17-18)
(pp. 17-18)- Arsenal Capital Selling Vertellus To Equity Firm
- Lanxess Will get Most Of Petroflex
- Indorama Seeks Eastman Polymer Plants
- Wacker Acquires Air Products Lines
- Nalco moves Into Emissions Reduction
- Johnson Matthey Is Buying Ceramics Maker
- UOP, USC To Develop Methanol From CO2
- DSM Targets China's Wind Turbine Market
- GE And Novavax Team On Flu Vaccine
- Trimeris Will End All Drug Research
- GSK Deals Target Infections, Cancer
- Invitrogen Licenses Harvard Chemistry
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Committee is promoting sustainability within ACS and in society at large
(p.44)
Government & Policy
Two views on whether corn ethanol and, eventually, ethanol from cellulosic biomass will efficiently deliver national energy security
(pp. 12-16)
After more than two decades, NSF's Chemistry Division adds a research center to its portfolio
(pp. 23-24)Books
Two books take a close look at the inventive scientists behind lifesaving drugs and carbonated candy
(pp. 54-57)
Science & Technology
Hazardous failures of lithium-ion batteries are uncommon, yet researchers strive to minimize dangers
(pp. 26-28)
Chemistry stamps depict key discoveries, famous chemists, and chemical errors
(pp. 29-31)
Technology and Business news for the laboratory world
(p.32)Newscripts
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