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September 17, 2012 Cover
Volume 90, Issue 38
Volume 90, Issue 38
The first batch of a growing list of manufacturing facilities producing chemicals from sugar is coming on-line
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September 17, 2012 Issue
Volume 90, Issue 38
September 17, 2012 Issue, Vol. 90 | Iss. 38
The first batch of a growing list of manufacturing facilities producing chemicals from sugar is coming on-line
(pp. 10-15)
Features
Science & Technology
ACS Meeting News: Report, symposium highlight need for new advances in carbohydrate research (pp. 28-29)
News of the Week
Bond Order Via Microscopy
Molecular Bonding: Method probes subtle differences in classic chemistry descriptor
(p.5)Chemical Security Efforts Criticized
Antiterrorism: Department of Homeland Security tells Congress that program is on the mend
(p.6)D-Protein Inhibits Key Drug Target
Drug Discovery: Mirror-image agent could lead to improved cancer and macular degeneration medicines
(p.6)Chemists Score Alkyl Fluorination
Organic Synthesis: Simple, direct fluorination of C–H bonds adds to research hot streak
(p.7)More On TPC Takeover
Firm works to assure shareholders that, private equity sale, it has set a fair price
(p.7)Pesticides Firm Hit With Record Fine
Enforcement: Scotts Miracle-Gro agrees to pay $10 million in criminal and civil penalties
(p.8)Utilities Drive Solar Projects
New Capacity: Installations of photovoltaic systems in the U.S. are set to increase 71% from 2011
(p.8)Big Pharma Fights Drug Rulings In India
Intellectual Property: Major drug companies try to protect their products
(p.9)National Human Genome Research Institute Refocuses Extramural Research
Genomics: NIH program makes organizational changes to advance clinical applications
(p.9)Departments
Business
BASF is betting that the automotive sector will be a growth driver, regardless of economic uncertainty
(pp. 18-19)
Throughout its history, chemical producer has pursued a wide range of markets
(pp. 20-21)
The first batch of a growing list of manufacturing facilities producing chemicals from sugar is coming on-line
(pp. 10-15)Concentrates
(pp. 16-17)
(pp. 16-17)- Polysilicon Dispute Settled
- Eastman To Fund Academic R&D
- LS9 Starts Up Florida Demonstration Plant
- BASF Adds Capacity In Ludwigshafen
- Lanxess Acquires Composites Company
- Calumet Will Install Gas-To-Liquids Plant
- Sasol Invests In U.K. Battery Firm
- Georgia Gulf Eyes BioPreferred PVC
- Solvay Buys Indian Surfactants Maker
- Cambridge Major Expands Capacity
- MedImmune And Wuxi Team Up In China
- Agilent Opens Korean Technical Center
- Broad, AstraZeneca Target Antibiotics
- Business Roundup
Government & Policy
Books
An exploration of the lengths some scientists will go to for credit, fame, and glory
(pp. 33-34)
Science & Technology
Tale of a Chinese graduate student studying physics in the U.S. deftly illustrates the trials of earning an advanced degree
Web Exclusive
ACS Meeting News: Report, symposium highlight need for new advances in carbohydrate research
(pp. 28-29)
ACS Meeting News: All-polymer aerogels may one day line spacesuits as well as refrigerators and pipelines
(pp. 30-31)Concentrates(pp. 26-27)
(pp. 26-27)- Coordination Makes A Visible Light Photoswitch
- Mystery Solved For How A Toxin Family Is Made
- Pixelated Plant
- E Alkenes From Alkynes
- Surface Coating Tames Explosive Boiling
- Single-Molecule Imaging Breaks Concentration Barrier
- Nanoparticles Sense Ultralow Levels Of Toxic Ions
- Branched Nanotubes Inspire Nanocages