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July 7, 2008 Cover
Volume 86, Issue 27
Volume 86, Issue 27
FACTS AND FIGURES
The chemical industry began to feel the impact of a changing economy in 2007
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July 7, 2008 Issue
Volume 86, Issue 27
July 7, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 27
The chemical industry began to feel the impact of a changing economy in 2007
(p.35)
Features
Government & Policy
As commercial genetic tests proliferate, many people are calling for more government oversight (pp. 20-23)
News of the Week
Solutia Considers Splitting In Half
Number two nylon maker may sell its business to focus on specialties
(p.8)Fuel From Garbage
Canadian facility will be first to produce ethanol from solid waste on an industrial scale
(p.9)Departments
Business
Long journey for a leading specialty chemicals business seems near an end
(pp. 13-16)
The chemical industry began to feel the impact of a changing economy in 2007
(p.35)
Japan was the only country to see major employment growth, U.S. continued decline
(pp. 57-60)
Profits decreased, but strong finances supported capital spending
(pp. 36-56)
Production growth tapered in Europe but increased in Asia
(pp. 61-70)
U.S.’s trade balance turned positive, and Europe’s costly exports faded
(pp. 71-74)Concentrates
(pp. 11-12)
(pp. 11-12)- South Korea's DC Plans Big Polysilicon Expansion
- EC Okays Merger of Hexion, Huntsman
- EU Proceeds on Chemical Cartel
- Lyondell to Close Polyethylene Plant
- Wacker Venture Opens Silicon Wafer Plant
- Top Rhode Island Court Overturns Lead Verdict
- PQ Will Sell Off a Silicate Facility
- Albemarle Redesigns Organometallic Route
- Total Names de Wolf CEO of Sartomer
- Air Liquide Adds Gases In Europe
- Lonza And Osiris Ink Stem Cell Partnership
- Schering-Plough, Merck End Venture
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Awards(pp. 77-80)
(pp. 77-80)- Nominations for 2010 ACS National Awards
- HHMI Names New Investigators
- CARB Announces Winners Of Division Awards
- Robert Langer Wins Millennium Technology Prize
- Inorganic Nanoscience Award To Chad Mirkin
- Janet Del Bene Wins Cleveland Section's Morley Medal
- Barbara Finlayson-Pitts Wins 2007 Tolman Medal
- IUPAC Announces Prizes For Young Chemists
- Henri Termeer Receives Biotechnology Heritage Award
Government & Policy
As commercial genetic tests proliferate, many people are calling for more government oversight
(pp. 20-23)Books
Science & Technology
A student finds a way to incorporate his love of science and food in his graduate work
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Knocking down pins and getting strikes with polymer science and surface chemistry
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