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Copyright © 2010 American Chemical Society
August 23, 2010 Cover
Volume 88, Issue 34
COVER: Scott Watkins of Australia's CSIRO holds a sheet of polymer solar cells fabricated via commercial printing methods
Volume 88, Issue 34
ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAICS
Polymer- and organic-molecule-based solar cells show promise as low-cost power generators
COVER: Scott Watkins of Australia's CSIRO holds a sheet of polymer solar cells fabricated via commercial printing methods
Credit: Tracey Nicholls/CSIRO
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August 23, 2010 Issue
Volume 88, Issue 34
August 23, 2010 Issue, Vol. 88 | Iss. 34
Polymer- and organic-molecule-based solar cells show promise as low-cost power generators
(pp. 12-16)
Features
Science & Technology
Explosion highlights need to improve safety culture at university, initiates government oversight (pp. 34-37)
News of the Week
Uncovering A New Chlorophyll
Natural Products Chemistry: Researchers find a fifth type of the ubiquitous pigment in coastal Australia
(p.7)Antidepressant's Unusual Speed Explained
Neuroscience: Ketamine, which can overcome depression in hours, stimulates rapid synapse formation
(p.8)PotashCorp Snubs BHP Billiton
Fertilizers: Both companies see a bright future for crop nutrients but can't agree to a takeover deal
(p.8)Postdocs Get Contract
Academe: University of California agreement increases compensation, but may decrease opportunities
(p.9)BP Settlement Breaks Record
Regulation: Safety agency hits oil company with $50.6 million fine for workplace violations
(p.10)Departments
Business
As it completes the integration of Varian, the scientific instrument maker looks for growth opportunities
(pp. 19-22)
European generic drug firm suffers financial losses after problems with Indian supplier
(p.23)Concentrates
(pp. 17-18)
(pp. 17-18)- Air Products Clears Hurdle To Airgas Buy
- Agrium Bids For Australia’s AWB
- BASF Builds China Dispersion Plant
- Dow Makes Green Investments
- Marubeni, Cargill Cooperate On Emissions
- Bruker To Buy Veeco Businesses
- Chemtura Will Form Korean Joint Venture
- Nanotubes Used In Kayak Prototypes
- Emergent Biosolutions To Acquire Trubion
- Lilly Halts Tests On Alzheimer’s Candidate
- Life Technologies To Buy Ion Torrent
- Biogen Idec Licenses Knopp ALS Compound
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Strong growth in bachelor’s degrees spills into doctorates
(pp. 44-54)
Divisions issue calls for papers for the March 27–31 meeting in Anaheim, Calif.
(pp. 58-62)
Government & Policy
Hopes for a new climate treaty grow dimmer, even in the face of extreme weather events
(pp. 26-27)
Federal agency says state’s ‘flexible’ permit program
violates the clean air act
(pp. 28-30)Books
An exploration of antiaging science and the possibility that it will realize its full potential
(pp. 41-42)
Science & Technology
Polymer- and organic-molecule-based solar cells show promise as low-cost power generators
(pp. 12-16)
Explosion highlights need to improve safety culture at university, initiates government oversight
(pp. 34-37)Career & Employment
After a hiatus to care for family members, scientists find ways to restart their careers
(pp. 63-65)