The second quarter results show steady growth for the chemical industry

Second Quarter 2010

It’s Not Rocket Science
Bacteria that produce nitrous oxide and methane in sewage sludge could soon be powering rocket thrusters

Changes at BASF
BASF announce personal changes in perparation for the integration of Cognis

Sugar Battles Oil Spills
Gelators based on natural sugar compounds bind oil on water surfaces

New CO2 Capture Technology
Transfer of new technology for a CO2 capture process to an operating gas processing facility is to reduce energy and operating costs

Hans Georg von Schnering (1931 – 2010)
Prof. Dr. Hans Georg von Schnering, former Dean of the Max Planck Institute, passed away last week

Chocolate – The Noblest Polymorphism I
Chocolate is a cultural asset of mankind. Klaus Roth proves, once again, only chemistry is able to produce such a celestial pleasure

Purely Nano
Water treatment devices that incorporate nanoscale materials are already available and the need for clean water is pressing

Trends in Green Energy
Renewables accounted for 60 % of newly installed capacity in Europe and over 50 % of US added capacity in 2009

ChemPubSoc Europe Impact Factors
The results are in – ChemPubSoc Europe's journals all have impact factors to be excited about