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Copyright © 2013 American Chemical Society
January 7, 2013 Issue
Volume 91, Issue 1
Features
Government & Policy
Nobody knows why a trio of EPA proposals under the Toxic Substances Control Act are stuck at White House (pp. 16-17)
Science & Technology
Supply problems with vital rare-earth metals attract new magnet-making methods (pp. 23-25)
News of the Week
Fiscal Cliff Deal Sets Up March Battle
Federal Budget: Scientists and industry worry about deep spending cuts that were put off until spring
(p.7)EPA Finalizes Boiler Rule
Air Pollution: Standards will reduce hazardous emissions from chemical plants, refineries
(p.8)How An Insect Version Of Antifreeze Works
Biochemistry: Antifreeze protein influences a network of water molecules to stop ice
(p.8)Clariant Sells Three Businesses To SK Capital For $550 Million
Portfolio Adjustments: Sale of textile chemicals, paper specialties, and emulsions businesses part of growth and profit strategy
(p.9)Founders Revive ‘One-step’ Biofuel Firm Qteros
Technology for single-step cellulosic ethanol gets a second chance
(p.9)ACS Posts Online Review Of Leadscope Case
A comprehensive explanation gives the public access to the history and ramifications of the case
(p.10)Environment Chief Resigns
Personnel: Lisa Jackson will depart the Environmental Protection Agency
(p.10)Departments
Business
Graphene, carbon nanotubes, and other materials vie for a place in electronic devices
(pp. 12-13)ACS News
Awards
(pp. 30-33)
(pp. 30-33)- 2013 ACS National Award Winners
- ACS Award For Encouraging Women Into Careers In The Chemical Sciences
- George A. Olah Award In Hydrocarbon Or Petroleum Chemistry
- ACS Award For Creative Advances In Environmental Science & Technology
- Award For Volunteer Service To The American Chemical Society
- ACS Award In Theoretical Chemistry
- ACS Award In The Chemistry Of Materials
Government & Policy
Early-career scientists in Europe worry about future research funding
(pp. 20-21)
Agency looks at impacts on economy, including effect on chemical industry
(pp. 18-19)
Nobody knows why a trio of EPA proposals under the Toxic Substances Control Act are stuck at White House
(pp. 16-17)Books
Science writer Michael Freemantle explores how science and technology defined The ‘Chemists’ War,’ World War I
(pp. 27-28)
Science & Technology
Computer-modeling approach zeroes in on compounds that can both hit multiple targets and avoid side effects
(p.26)
Supply problems with vital rare-earth metals attract new magnet-making methods
(pp. 23-25)