2012
Navigating NFPA Codes and Standards
Jeremy Lebowitz
Follow the recommendations and how-to Guidance provided by the National Fire Protection Association to safeguard against fires and explosions.
Decoding Safety Data Sheets
Ronald J. Willey
A safety data sheet holds a wealth of information that can help you safely and effectively handle chemicals in the lab, at the pilot scale, and on the production floor.
CEP: Chem Economics - New Chemical Activity Barometer Signals Future Economic Trends
T. Kevin Swift
In the study of economic fluctuations, many industries have been found to lead or lag the overall business cycle. When an industry (or some of its products) consistently leads the economy’s business cycle, a leading indicator can be developed from...
Bio-Based Materials Step into the Operating Room
Sujata K. Bhatia, M.D., P.E.
A new class of implantable medical materials — constructed from naturally derived and renewably sourced polymers — is poised to transform clinical medicine.
Economic Opportunities and Challenges for Bio-Based Materials
Smita Bhatia
In order to stay competitive, the bio-based chemicals industry will need to pave a path within the existing value chain, with a sharp focus on economic considerations.
CEP: AIChE Journal Highlight - Uncovering the Source of Organic Solar Cell Performance
Organic solar cells offer several advantages over their inorganic cousins. They are amenable to solution-based processing, such as inkjet or roll-to-roll printing, which have lower capital and manufacturing costs. In addition, organic materials can...
SBE Update: The Merging of Bio and Nano
June Wispelwey
Earlier this year, the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) organized its Sixth International Conference on Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (ICBN), which focused on bio-nanoscience and bioengineering for translational medicine. The conference...
Looking for Growth in the Chemicals Industry
T. Kevin Swift
Recovery has stalled in developed nations. Debt, unemployment, and the emerging recession in Europe will encumber U.S. growth prospects in the years ahead. One bright spot, however, is the shale gas story.
CEP: Update
New Bandage Spurs Blood Vessel Growth; Biomass-to-Chemicals Technology Receives U.S. Patent; Zeolite Boosts Aromatics Yield from Biomass; EPA Publishes the First GHG Emissions Tally; and more.
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