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Copyright © 2012 American Chemical Society
May 14, 2012 Cover
Volume 90, Issue 20
COVER: Using microfluidic technology, scientists at Capsum capture oil-based cosmetic active ingredients such as vitamins or moisturizers inside these 4-mm-wide DuoPearls, which preserve ingredients before they are crushed and mixed in a cream for skin application.
Volume 90, Issue 20
Ingredient makers ramp up research in encapsulation and delivery systems
COVER: Using microfluidic technology, scientists at Capsum capture oil-based cosmetic active ingredients such as vitamins or moisturizers inside these 4-mm-wide DuoPearls, which preserve ingredients before they are crushed and mixed in a cream for skin application.
Credit: Capsum
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May 14, 2012 Issue
Volume 90, Issue 20
May 14, 2012 Issue, Vol. 90 | Iss. 20
Ingredient makers ramp up research in encapsulation and delivery systems
(pp. 13-18)
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(p.11)Departments
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First-quarter chemical results vary widely by segment and geography
(pp. 26-28)
Drug companies finally feel the impact of patent expirations on blockbuster products
(pp. 30-31)
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(pp. 22-25)
Ingredient makers ramp up research in encapsulation and delivery systems
(pp. 13-18)Concentrates
(pp. 20-21)
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- Abbott Acquires Kidney Compound
- ECD Shutters United Solar
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(pp. 47-48)
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(pp. 34-35)
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(pp. 40-41)
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