What to do with the waste from biodiesel? Use it to convert CO2 to formic acid, of course!
New Approach to CO2 Conversion
Stockmeier Urethanes Takes Over Greenfield Polymers
Acquisition of UK based company opens up new markets for German Stockmeier Urethanes
Rechargeable Sodium Ion Batteries
New method to make sodium ion-based battery cells could lead to better, cheaper batteries for the electrical grid
Impact of Radiation on Wildlife Near Fukushima
First assessment of ecological impact of the Fukushima nuclear disaster reveals wildlife was exposed to radiation 100 times safe levels
Surface Capture of CO2
The capture of CO2 with amine-based solutions could be improved now the role of the gas-solution surface is understood
Protein Trans-splicing
A general ligation technique for peptides and proteins has been developed that allows ligations of more than two pieces in a single reaction batch
Joint Production Soda Ash Plant in China
Solvay, Belgium, and Tianjin Soda Ash Plant, China, set up a joint production plant in China
Large Oil Discovery in Gulf of Mexico
Potential for more than 700 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalent, one of the largest oil discoveries in the Gulf
More Stable Nanocomposites for Solar Cells
Improved long-term stabilty of solar cells possible with nanoparticle coating that prevents aggregation in nanocomposites
Angewandte Chemie 24/2011: Rapid Acquisition Yet High Quality
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie