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Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society
July 14, 2008 Cover
Volume 86, Issue 28
COVER: Closeup of an IBM computer chip shows wires
Volume 86, Issue 28
ELECTRONIC CHEMICALS
New materials from chemical companies are helping the electronics industry advance solar power, semiconductors, and lighting
COVER: Closeup of an IBM computer chip shows wires
Credit: IBM
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July 14, 2008 Issue
Volume 86, Issue 28
July 14, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 28
New materials from chemical companies are helping the electronics industry advance solar power, semiconductors, and lighting
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Features
Science & Technology
Next-generation treatments may reduce the need for dental fillings (pp. 37-39)
Education
Faculty salary gains continue to lag behind bigger increases for administrators, football coaches (pp. 41-43)
Cover Story: Electronic Chemicals
The Sun Shines On Electronic Materials
Booming photovoltaic industry fuels demand for wider range and larger volume of materials
(pp. 11-16)Chipping In For Chips
Through a series of semiconductor alliances, IBM taps the chemical industry's materials expertise
(pp. 17-19)The Bulb Is Flat
Organic light-emitting diodes are taking shots at incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
(pp. 20-21)News of the Week
G-8 Endorses Emissions Cuts
Declaration marks turning point for President Bush
(p.6)Questioning NF3
Scientists seek measurements of electronic chemical in atmosphere
(p.6)Fire And Ice
Abandoned, cracked pipe led to $50 million Valero refinery fire
(p.8)Marine Methane Mystery Explained
Aerobic pathway may account for high levels of methane in surface waters
(p.8)Generic Drugs
Germany's Fresenius will acquire heparin leader APP Pharmaceuticals
(p.9)Departments
Business
Executives at Chemspec Europe reported a boost in demand for agricultural chemicals but worry about rising costs
(pp. 24-26)
First half of year went well, although growth slowed
(p.27)
Booming photovoltaic industry fuels demand for wider range and larger volume of materials
(pp. 11-16)
Through a series of semiconductor alliances, IBM taps the chemical industry's materials expertise
(pp. 17-19)
Organic light-emitting diodes are taking shots at incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
(pp. 20-21)
New materials from chemical companies are helping the electronics industry advance solar power, semiconductors, and lighting
(p.10)Concentrates
(pp. 22-23)
(pp. 22-23)- Hexion and Huntsman Bicker Over Loans
- U.K. School Launches Process R&D Institute
- BASF and Evonik Link for CMP Slurries
- Rohm and Haas Opens lithography Facility
- Cargill Slates U.S. Soy Polyols Plant
- Arkema Commits To New Auto Refrigerant
- Carlyle Invests in China's Sinorgchem
- Minakem Acquires Furfural Maker Penn
- Kohlberg Will get PPG Auto Glass
- Praxair Finds New Market For Cooling System
- Shire Gets Peptide Specialist Jerini
- Three Drug Majors Back Start-Up Enlight
- Novartis to Buy All of Speedel
- Business Roundup
- All Concentrates
ACS News
Soon-to-be-shuttered Brooklyn facility mass-produced the antibiotic for Allied forces
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Encouraging safe practices is this group’s top priority
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Government & Policy
Congress faces great pressure, sparse unity as it gears up for next year's climate-change battle
(pp. 30-32)
Long disparaged as a dangerous and impossible dream, the goal of nuclear disarmament has attracted some heavy-weight support of late
(p.33)Books
Case histories provide clues for avoiding, or at least alleviating, catastrophe
(pp. 44-45)Education
Faculty salary gains continue to lag behind bigger increases for administrators, football coaches
(pp. 41-43)
Science & Technology
Next-generation treatments may reduce the need for dental fillings
(pp. 37-39)
New Software and Websites for the Chemical Enterprise
(p.40)Career & Employment
Working abroad requires preparation, support, and flexibility
(pp. 48-50)Newscripts
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