ECHA calls for comments on etridiazole’s reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity

23-05-2013: The proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of etridiazole was submitted by the Netherlands in February 2012 and was already subject... 

Analytical Chemistry

Microwaves Distinguish Mirror-Image Compounds

The work is “a major breakthrough,” says Brooks H. Pate, a microwave spectroscopy expert at the University of Virginia, who was not part of the study. “If the implementation is as general... 

• Microwaves Distinguish Mirror-Image Compounds
• A Laser Blast Helps Cultural Heritage Researchers Study Insoluble Dyes On Artifacts
• Top-Down Proteomics Becomes Reality
• Metabolite Helps Modify tRNA

Biochemistry

For drug makers, new 3-D control opens wealth of options

Feb. 7, 2013 — A team of scientists anchored at Yale University has demonstrated a new, highly versatile approach for quickly assembling drug-like compounds, establishing a broad new route to... 

• ‘Zombie’ cells may outperform live ones as catalysts and conductors
• Hydrothermal liquefaction: The most promising path to sustainable bio-oil production
• New light shed on the mysteries of spider silk
• Tiny capsule effectively kills cancer cells

Chemical Engineering

Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Achievement Award

News January 1, 2013 Nominations for the 2013 round are now open Chemical Engineering magazine’s biennial prize is looking to honor the most noteworthy chemical engineering technology... 

• WANTED: Repeatability and Consistency for Powder-Flow Measurement
• Simulation for the Masses
• Wanted: CPI Engineers
• Under Pressure

Environment

Asia stocks mostly lower as Portugal seeks bailout (AP)

BANGKOK – Asian markets were mostly lower Thursday after Portugal became the latest European country to plead for a bailout, but Japan enjoyed a mild rally as it appeared to gain the upper... 

• Taiwan may scrap plan for petrochemical complex (AP)
• Democrats raise concern about nuclear plant (Reuters)
• Global warming: Congress set to decide if EPA can regulate greenhouse gases (The Christian Science Monitor)
• U.S. officials doubted nuclear safety plans: watchdog (Reuters)

Materials Science

New filtration material could make petroleum refining cheaper, more efficient

A newly synthesized material might provide a dramatically improved method for separating the highest-octane components of gasoline. Measurements at the National Institute of Standards... 

• Ammonium salts could provide viable way of removing carbon dioxide from atmosphere via carbon mineralization
• Unique method creates correct mirror image of molecule
• New method for producing clean hydrogen

New Research

ECHA calls for comments on etridiazole’s reproductive toxicity and carcinogenicity

23-05-2013: The proposal for harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of etridiazole was submitted by the Netherlands in February 2012 and was already... 

• Oxea delivers first carboxylic acids produced at its new plant
• Dutch-based AkzoNobel management to be brought together in 2015
• Bayer opens innovation hub for Asia Pacific

Physical Chemistry

New coal technology harnesses energy without burning, nears pilot-scale development

Feb. 6, 2013 — COLUMBUS, Ohio—A new form of clean coal technology reached an important milestone recently, with the successful operation of a research-scale combustion system at Ohio State... 

• Slow-release ‘jelly’ delivers drugs better
• Bioinspired fibers change color when stretched
• Just add water: How scientists are using silicon to produce hydrogen on demand

Science News

Closing of Bock Kältemaschinen takeover completed

04-04-2011: Effective March 31, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft successfully concluded the takeover of Bock Kältemaschinentechnik GmbH, who are headquartered... 

• Mike McLaughlin Promoted to Vice President, Clearwater Operations
• Lanxess’ Ion exchange resin production in India starts on schedule
• Evonik builds plant to produce ingredients for cosmetics and household products in China