Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society
 

January 21, 2008 Issue

Volume 86, Issue 3
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January 21, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 3

Greener Cleaners

Consumer demand for environmentally friendly cleaning products has changed the game for chemical suppliers
By Michael McCoy
(pp. 15-23)
Features
Government & Policy

Congressional Outlook 2008

Democratic leadership still faces legislative bottlenecks as elections overshadow this year's efforts (pp. 35-41)
ACS News

Pittcon's Return to the Crescent City

After a long absence, the annual Pittsburgh Conference returns to New Orleans (pp. 50-52)
Back Issues
 

Cover Story: Greener Cleaners

Energy Impact
Small Danish Firm Has Big Hit With Cold-Water Formula
(p.16)
Cognis And Alco Benefit From Natural Chemistry Roots
Web Exclusive
 

News of the Week

West Antarctica Ice Decreases

Region considered stable appears to be losing ice faster than thought, thanks to climate change
(p.9)

Mandatory Open Access

NIH switch from voluntary article posting follows legislation
(p.10)

Uranyl Ion Persuaded To React

Rigid framework makes normally inert (UO2)2+ reactive
(p.10)

GM Backs Ethanol Start-Up Coskata

Company claims its technology can significantly lower the price of the fuel
(p.11)

Norman Neureiter Honored

Chemist who melded science and diplomacy at the State Department will receive NAS Public Welfare Medal
(p.11)

Expanding On Hydroaminations

Rhodium catalyst broadens scope of intramolecular cyclizations
(p.12)

Report Indicates Decline In U.S. R&D

Falloff of industry and government support for basic research raises competitiveness concerns
(p.12)

California Chemicals

State should adopt incentives, regulations to stimulate green chemistry economy
(p.13)

West Coast Fine Chemicals

Saltigo and SAFC buy, expand facilities in California and Washington state
(p.13)

Evolution Yes, Creationism No

Booklet says evolution, but not creationism, should be part of public school science curricula
(p.44)

Cellulosic Ethanol Deemed Feasible

Production from farmed switchgrass can surpass energy, environmental, and economic hurdles
(p.45)
 

Departments

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Business

Hungarians Rebuild Chemical Bridges

After overcoming the collapse of socialism, chemical and drug industries take joining EU in stride
(pp. 28-32)

Energy Impact

Small Danish Firm Has Big Hit With Cold-Water Formula
(p.16)

Cognis And Alco Benefit From Natural Chemistry Roots

Web Exclusive

Greener Cleaners

Consumer demand for environmentally friendly cleaning products has changed the game for chemical suppliers
(pp. 15-23)

ACS News

Pittcon's Return to the Crescent City

After a long absence, the annual Pittsburgh Conference returns to New Orleans
(pp. 50-52)
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Government & Policy

Congressional Outlook 2008

Democratic leadership still faces legislative bottlenecks as elections overshadow this year's efforts
(pp. 35-41)
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Science & Technology

Helmut Schwarz

Physical chemist takes presidency of Germany's Humboldt Foundation
(p.46)

Inside Instrumentation

Technology and Business news for the laboratory world
(p.47)

Career & Employment

Negotiating An Academic Job Offer

One package doesn't fit all, and a tailored deal benefits both parties
(pp. 63-65)

Newscripts

Newscripts

(p.72)

Editor's Page

Science And Politics

(p.5)

Letters