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Volume 92, Issue 26
COVER: Vials of nanocellulose-based hydrogels.
Volume 92, Issue 26
Tiny cellulosic particles are poised to make big impact on materials technology
COVER: Vials of nanocellulose-based hydrogels.
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June 30, 2014 Issue
Volume 92, Issue 26
June 30, 2014 Issue, Vol. 92 | Iss. 26
Tiny cellulosic particles are poised to make big impact on materials technology
(pp. 9-12)
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Business
The nascent bioelectronic medicine field will require a multidisciplinary effort to succeed (pp. 15-16)
Science & Technology
Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference focuses on translating use-inspired basic research into sustainable products (pp. 24-28)
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Business
The nascent bioelectronic medicine field will require a multidisciplinary effort to succeed
(pp. 15-16)
Start-up company Sirrus is advancing novel chemistry for adhesives and coatings
(pp. 17-18)Concentrates
(pp. 13-14)
(pp. 13-14)- Optimism Reigns At Chemspec
- Trade Groups Forecast Modest Growth For Chemicals
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- Roche Pact Targets Multiple Sclerosis
- Partnerships Target Drug Conjugates
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- Business Roundup
Government & Policy
Reorganization of federal education programs is under way, but the upshot of this Obama Administration effort is unclear
(pp. 20-21)
Science & Technology
Tiny cellulosic particles are poised to make big impact on materials technology
(pp. 9-12)
A look at recent patenting activity in metal-organic framework compounds, brought to you by C&EN and CAS
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Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference focuses on translating use-inspired basic research into sustainable products
(pp. 24-28)Concentrates(pp. 22-23)
(pp. 22-23)- Nanomaterial Sensors Detect Traces Of Explosives
- Mass Spec Method Distinguishes Isomeric Amino Acids
- Agent Helps Carbapenems Fight Bacterial Resistance
- New Roles For Antifreeze Proteins
- DNA Array Profiles Combat Wound Bacteria
- Efficient Epoxidation Catalyst Predicted
- Green Boost For C–C Bond-Forming Reaction
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