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July 2, 2012 Cover
Volume 90, Issue 27
Volume 90, Issue 27
Although 2011 was a profitable year for many firms, production figures signal a slowdown
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July 2, 2012 Issue
Volume 90, Issue 27
July 2, 2012 Issue, Vol. 90 | Iss. 27
Although 2011 was a profitable year for many firms, production figures signal a slowdown
(p.37)
Features
Science & Technology
Scientists debate public health impact of the prionlike behavior of neurodegenerative proteins (pp. 24-26)
Education
Higher education system in the U.S., engendered by the Morrill Act, sees its mission challenged (pp. 28-30)
Cover Story: Facts & Figures Of The Chemical Industry
Earnings Up Amid Weak Economy
As underlying demand wobbled, chemical firms used pricing power to improve finances
(pp. 38-51)Consolidation Muddies Jobs Picture
Overall chemical employment grew slightly as acquisitions in the U.S. and Europe drove up company payrolls
(pp. 54-55)Chemical Commerce Grows And Shifts
For the second year, trade in chemicals grew, especially with developing regions
(pp. 68-71)Too Quiet After The Storm
After a rebound in 2010, chemical production hardly grew in 2011
(pp. 59-60)News of the Week
Roche To Shutter New Jersey Labs
Pharmaceuticals: Planned closure is the latest big pharma retrenchment from the state
(p.7)New Index Tracks Chemicals Sector
Business: Industry barometer indicates U.S. economy is slowing
(p.8)Stem Cells Morph Into Blood-Brain Barrier
Chemical Biology: Scientists grow pieces of the brain’s defensive wall
(p.8)FDA User Fee Programs Renewed
Congress passes legislation allowing agency to continue charging for drug, device reviews.
(p.9)Reaching For Meta Substitution
Catalysis: C–H activation strategy might aid challenging problems in synthesis
(p.9)Clariant To Sell Three Businesses
Specialties: Swiss firm pursues strategy to increase profitability, reduce market risks
(p.10)Green-Building Standards Update Draws Fire
Energy: Proposed update to rating system sparks concern
(p.10)Genomics Of White Rot Fungi Yields New Enzymes, Explains End Of Major Coal Formation
Comparative study of lignin-decaying organisms could open new avenues to biofuels
(p.11)Why Supermarket Tomatoes Taste Bland
Plant Biology: Because of a genetic mutation, commercial tomatoes sacrifice flavor for uniform color
(p.11)Departments
Business
Attendees at Chemspec Europe measure progress throughout a protracted economic downturn
(pp. 14-15)
French firm builds a portfolio of monomers and polymers derived from plants
(pp. 16-17)
Although 2011 was a profitable year for many firms, production figures signal a slowdown
(p.37)
As underlying demand wobbled, chemical firms used pricing power to improve finances
(pp. 38-51)
Overall chemical employment grew slightly as acquisitions in the U.S. and Europe drove up company payrolls
(pp. 54-55)
For the second year, trade in chemicals grew, especially with developing regions
(pp. 68-71)
After a rebound in 2010, chemical production hardly grew in 2011
(pp. 59-60)Concentrates
(pp. 12-13)
(pp. 12-13)- Efficiency Measures Help Drug Industry Performance
- IPIC And Oman Oil Plan Complex
- Carbide Found Not Liable In Bhopal Case
- BASF To Develop Color Technology
- PPG Licenses TiO2 To Chinese Firm
- Arkema Invests In French Fluoropolymers
- AFC Energy To Build 1-MW Fuel Cell Facility
- Toho Tenax Adds Carbon Fiber Capacity
- Gates, Drug Firms Partner For TB Drugs
- Qiagen Buys Sequencing Firm
- PerkinElmer Expands Laboratory Services
- Merck Workers May Get Quintiles Jobs
- Partners Launch Neviah Genomics
- Business Roundup
Government & Policy
Students and researchers come together through events, networking to overcome obstacles
(pp. 20-21)Education
Higher education system in the U.S., engendered by the Morrill Act, sees its mission challenged
(pp. 28-30)
Science & Technology
Departing UC San Diego chancellor reflects on her career, plans to focus on teaching
(p.35)
Scientists debate public health impact of the prionlike behavior of neurodegenerative proteins
(pp. 24-26)