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May 19, 2014 Issue

Volume 92, Issue 20
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May 19, 2014 Issue, Vol. 92 | Iss. 20

Block Copolymers For Lithography

Low-cost alternative to classic methods for making electronic devices exploits molecular self-assembly
By Mitch Jacoby
(pp. 8-12)
Features
Business

Top 50 U.S. Chemical Producers

The largest chemical firms posted another strong year in 2013 (pp. 16-18)
Science & Technology

3-D Models, Without The Kit

Three groups publish easy, do-it-yourself directions for printing three-dimensional molecular models and crystal structures (pp. 32-33)
Back Issues
 

News of the Week

Thermosets Built To Break Down

Polymers: Novel reaction creates strong plastics that can be unzipped with acid
(p.4)

Chemical Company Profits Surge In Japan

Annual Results: Weaker yen boosts performance of specialty producers
(p.5)

Senate Conflicts Kill Energy Efficency Bill

Partisan Politics: Republican effort to attach Keystone XL amendment prevents bill from moving forward
(p.5)

Down The Drain Doesn’t Mean They’re Gone



Pollution: Chemicals in consumer products can end up deep in fields fertilized with sewage sludge
(p.6)

NMR-EPR Combo Yields RNA-Protein Structure

Spectroscopy: Approach illuminates how translation activator works
(p.6)

Calibr Receives Gates Foundation Grant For Disease Research


Global Health: California nonprofit to use $29 million for discovering drugs for developing-world diseases
(p.7)

Easier Route To Polyenes

Organic Synthesis: With just 12 reagents and one coupling reaction, chemists make most polyene motifs found in natural products
(p.7)
 

Departments

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Business

Top 50 U.S. Chemical Producers

The largest chemical firms posted another strong year in 2013
(pp. 16-18)

Pros And Cons Of Open-Plan Science

Collaboration-boosting open-plan labs and buildings are becoming the norm, but many chemists say they are both a hindrance and potential danger
(pp. 20-23)

ACS News

ACS Seeks Champion Communicator

(p.35)
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Government & Policy

EPA’S Efforts Endorsed

National Research Council finds agency is improving troubled program on chemical hazard assessment
(pp. 26-27)

Tesoro Accident Report Finalized

Chemical safety board drops ‘safety case’ regulatory overhaul recommendation
(pp. 28-29)
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Science & Technology

3-D Models, Without The Kit

Three groups publish easy, do-it-yourself directions for printing three-dimensional molecular models and crystal structures
(pp. 32-33)

Block Copolymers For Lithography

Low-cost alternative to classic methods for making electronic devices exploits molecular self-assembly
(pp. 8-12)

Newscripts

Animal Audiophiles, Stressed-Out Mice

(p.40)

Letters