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Volume 89, Issue 46
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Volume 89, Issue 46
Researchers take a step toward bringing three-dimensional printers to the masses by developing new materials compatible with the object-building technology
November 14, 2011 Issue
Volume 89, Issue 46
November 14, 2011 Issue, Vol. 89 | Iss. 46
Researchers take a step toward bringing three-dimensional printers to the masses by developing new materials compatible with the object-building technology
(pp. 10-14)
Features
Business
On its return to Germany, the annual CPhI exhibition buzzed with concerns over yet another economic crisis (pp. 18-21)
Science & Technology
Chemistry research spending grew 6.6% in 2009, compared with 5.8% growth for science and engineering (pp. 36-40)
News of the Week
Iron Complex Turns Nitrogen And Hydrogen Into Ammonia
Reaction emulates industrially important Haber-Bosch process
(p.5)Drug Approvals Are Up In 2011
Pharmaceuticals: FDA approved 35 new medicines, the second-highest total in a decade
(p.6)Obama Rejects House Subpoena
Energy Loan: White House, Republicans continue to spar over Solyndra bankruptcy
(p.6)A Nanocar With Four-Wheel Drive
Molecular Machines: Motor-driven molecule paddles its way across a copper surface
(p.7)Lilly’s Latest Partner
Albany Molecular Research Inc. will hire 40 chemists to aid drugmaker's discovery efforts
(p.7)Celanese’s Leader To Step Down
Executive Change: Albemarle Chairman Mark Rohr will take the reins at Celanese in 2012
(p.8)How Sickle Cell Mutation Mutes Malaria
Imaging: Closeup of cellular machinery reveals that the genetic anomaly prevents parasite from building its transport network
(p.8)Departments
Business
Despite good third-quarter earnings, major drug firms are revamping and cutting back operations
(pp. 26-27)
On its return to Germany, the annual CPhI exhibition buzzed with concerns over yet another economic crisis
(pp. 18-21)
While the economic recovery took a holiday, higher prices helped chemical firms raise profits
(pp. 23-25)Concentrates
(pp. 16-17)
(pp. 16-17)- Biobased Chemicals Advance
- Ajinomoto Boosts Feed Amino Acids
- Seppic’s Alcoxylates Will Go To Arkema
- BASF Hikes Insulating Material Capacity
- Lubrizol Will Buy Two Specialty Firms
- Ashland Sells Lube And Emulsions Units
- New Jersey Lands Allergan R&D Lab
- Lilly And Amylin End Diabetes Alliance
- Solazyme Algae Fuel Powers United Jet
- Nabi Explores Options After Vaccine Failure
- AMAG Will Cut Jobs, Pursue Its Options
- Ablynx Loses Pfizer, Gains Merck Serono
- Mylan Will Acquire Pfizer Technology
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Government & Policy
Nation is better prepared for bioattack, but budget cuts hamper readiness
(pp. 30-31)
Records requests raise questions about public university researchers’ right to private exchanges
(pp. 32-33)Books
An attempt to pin down the many subtle concepts that have led to today’s understanding
(pp. 42-43)
Science & Technology
Drug developers need to pay more attention to circadian rhythms, says GSK scientist
(p.41)
Researchers take a step toward bringing three-dimensional printers to the masses by developing new materials compatible with the object-building technology
(pp. 10-14)
Chemistry research spending grew 6.6% in 2009, compared with 5.8% growth for science and engineering
(pp. 36-40)