Chemistry News http://www.processdes.com Chemistry News and Events Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:00:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 ThyssenKrupp Uhde, Europe’s largest urea plant in successful operation http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/thyssenkrupp-uhde-europes-largest-urea-plant-in-successful-operation/ http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/thyssenkrupp-uhde-europes-largest-urea-plant-in-successful-operation/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:20:12 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/?p=560 Europe’s largest urea plant has started production: In Sluiskil in the Netherlands have the Dortmund plant manufacturers of ThyssenKrupp for the Norwegian company Yara, a plant for production of 3,500 tonnes per day urea solution delivered and put into operation. The plant has now been passed to the customer. The construction took three years. Yara has invested 400 million euros for this.
The special feature of the system is that part of the production is not a fertilizer, but as an aqueous urea solution for cleaning exhaust gases of diesel use is found. To be known as AdBlue ® technology reduces NOx emissions. The urea solution is offered for example at service stations and marketed under the name Yara’s Air1 ®. Trucks to reach the latest design standards so that the limits of € 5 and € standard sixth in a few years Ammonia and carbon dioxide as raw materials are used which are available at the site in Sluiskil. With the urea plant are now obsolete and transport of ammonia accumulating CO2 is processed in an environmentally conscious.
The technology was licensed by the Dutch company Stamicarbon, ThyssenKrupp Uhde, the design, supply all the equipment and the construction and installation of the equipment acquired for a fixed price turnkey basis.


]]> Europe’s largest urea plant has started production: In Sluiskil in the Netherlands have the Dortmund plant manufacturers of ThyssenKrupp for the Norwegian company Yara, a plant for production of 3,500 tonnes per day urea solution delivered and put into operation. The plant has now been passed to the customer. The construction took three years. Yara has invested 400 million euros for this.
The special feature of the system is that part of the production is not a fertilizer, but as an aqueous urea solution for cleaning exhaust gases of diesel use is found. To be known as AdBlue ® technology reduces NOx emissions. The urea solution is offered for example at service stations and marketed under the name Yara’s Air1 ®. Trucks to reach the latest design standards so that the limits of € 5 and € standard sixth in a few years Ammonia and carbon dioxide as raw materials are used which are available at the site in Sluiskil. With the urea plant are now obsolete and transport of ammonia accumulating CO2 is processed in an environmentally conscious.
The technology was licensed by the Dutch company Stamicarbon, ThyssenKrupp Uhde, the design, supply all the equipment and the construction and installation of the equipment acquired for a fixed price turnkey basis.

]]> http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/thyssenkrupp-uhde-europes-largest-urea-plant-in-successful-operation/feed/ 0 Nike, Puma, Adidas and H & M – and what’s next? http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/nike-puma-adidas-and-h-m-and-whats-next/ http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/nike-puma-adidas-and-h-m-and-whats-next/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:23:49 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/?p=562 First renowned sporting goods manufacturer, and now the fashion chain H & M: After only two months campaign, these textile manufacturers on the claims received by Greenpeace and want to ban dangerous chemicals from the 2020 production. This is good, because chemicals in the poison-producing countries such as China’s rivers and endanger the health of workers and residents. But who’s next? We asked our colleagues Manfred Santen, chemistry expert at Greenpeace, which he now wants to do.

]]> First renowned sporting goods manufacturer, and now the fashion chain H & M: After only two months campaign, these textile manufacturers on the claims received by Greenpeace and want to ban dangerous chemicals from the 2020 production. This is good, because chemicals in the poison-producing countries such as China’s rivers and endanger the health of workers and residents. But who’s next? We asked our colleagues Manfred Santen, chemistry expert at Greenpeace, which he now wants to do.

]]> http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/nike-puma-adidas-and-h-m-and-whats-next/feed/ 0 Leuchtspuren reveal order in chaos: Fundamental theory for the first time confirmed experimentally. http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/leuchtspuren-reveal-order-in-chaos-fundamental-theory-for-the-first-time-confirmed-experimentally/ http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/leuchtspuren-reveal-order-in-chaos-fundamental-theory-for-the-first-time-confirmed-experimentally/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:25:13 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/?p=564 The so-called ergodic theorem is a fundamental scientific principle: it says that all the individual particles in physical systems as “chaotic” behavior as the entire ensemble – from individual behavior can be so closed to the whole. Although this principle has far-reaching consequences, there has been a pure of thought.
Professor Christopher Bräuchle and his team at the Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München have now managed jointly with Professor Jörg Kärger and its Working Group (University of Leipzig) for the first time, by measuring the diffusion behavior of single molecules and whole molecule ensembles in the same system the ergodic theorem to confirm experimentally. This helped the researchers at the LMU fluorescent molecules, the “light traces” the path of each individual molecule traces exactly, while the Leipzig group also studied the corresponding ensemble of molecules. “Now it is very interesting to examine more precisely systems that do not behave according to the Ergodentheorems and find out the reasons why this is not the case,” says Bräuchle.

]]> The so-called ergodic theorem is a fundamental scientific principle: it says that all the individual particles in physical systems as “chaotic” behavior as the entire ensemble – from individual behavior can be so closed to the whole. Although this principle has far-reaching consequences, there has been a pure of thought.
Professor Christopher Bräuchle and his team at the Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München have now managed jointly with Professor Jörg Kärger and its Working Group (University of Leipzig) for the first time, by measuring the diffusion behavior of single molecules and whole molecule ensembles in the same system the ergodic theorem to confirm experimentally. This helped the researchers at the LMU fluorescent molecules, the “light traces” the path of each individual molecule traces exactly, while the Leipzig group also studied the corresponding ensemble of molecules. “Now it is very interesting to examine more precisely systems that do not behave according to the Ergodentheorems and find out the reasons why this is not the case,” says Bräuchle.

]]> http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/leuchtspuren-reveal-order-in-chaos-fundamental-theory-for-the-first-time-confirmed-experimentally/feed/ 0 Mother Nature as a model for new drugs? – Chemists at the University of Stuttgart synthesize natural ingredients. http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/mother-nature-as-a-model-for-new-drugs-chemists-at-the-university-of-stuttgart-synthesize-natural-ingredients/ http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/mother-nature-as-a-model-for-new-drugs-chemists-at-the-university-of-stuttgart-synthesize-natural-ingredients/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:31:22 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/?p=566 For centuries, people use the plant as active ingredients in traditional medicine.
In the past twenty years, a novel class of natural products has provided for more attention: the polyprenylated, polycyclic Acylphloroglucine, PPAP shortly. They have been proven to make including the microbes finish off or stop the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells.
In an advance online publication of the journal Nature Chemistry, 16 October 2011 [see below] reported the group led by Prof. Bernd Plietker by the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart, that it had managed, in just seven consecutive reactions diverse representatives of this class of natural compounds selectively produce in larger quantities.

]]> For centuries, people use the plant as active ingredients in traditional medicine.
In the past twenty years, a novel class of natural products has provided for more attention: the polyprenylated, polycyclic Acylphloroglucine, PPAP shortly. They have been proven to make including the microbes finish off or stop the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells.
In an advance online publication of the journal Nature Chemistry, 16 October 2011 [see below] reported the group led by Prof. Bernd Plietker by the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart, that it had managed, in just seven consecutive reactions diverse representatives of this class of natural compounds selectively produce in larger quantities.

]]> http://www.processdes.com/2011/10/mother-nature-as-a-model-for-new-drugs-chemists-at-the-university-of-stuttgart-synthesize-natural-ingredients/feed/ 0 Aggies banking on improved chemistry in 2009 experiment http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/aggies-banking-on-improved-chemistry-in-2009-experiment/ http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/aggies-banking-on-improved-chemistry-in-2009-experiment/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:26:12 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/aggies-banking-on-improved-chemistry-in-2009-experiment/ The News Review:

- Aggies banking on improved chemistry in 2009 experiment
- New battery chemistry allows more power in a smaller unit
- Chemistry Professor’s Family Says Shen Yun ‘Absolutely mind-blowing!’
- Martinez man mixes chemistry comedy careers
- Local pool might be hazardous to your health
- Salman and Kareena shares sweet chemistry
- Loyola University Professor Richard Holz Joins NanoProfessor …

Aggies banking on improved chemistry in 2009 experiment
Austin American-Statesman
“The truth comes out when you get hit in the face” Sherman acknowledged. “What are you going to do? That’s what I want to see. The Aggies won’t identify those who created the chemistry problems in 2008. But Sherman stressed they weren’t bad people just people who got caught up in a difficult transition to a new coach. “I think transition is hard when a new coach comes in and you have a senior class that realizes this is their last go-around” he said. “There’s going to be some issues there. “That was a struggle we had at times.

New battery chemistry allows more power in a smaller unit
Cardiology Today
“ne beneficial aspect is that since we have the ability to packmore energy into the same volume the device can remain implanted for a longerperiod so the patients do not have as many explants or replacementprocedures” Bruce told Cardiology Today. “That wouldreduce the number of surgeries. The other important parameter that this cellchemistry allows is that it is very predictable so the doctors will be given awarning six months before they have to replace the battery. ” The type of warning that the battery would transmit according to Brucevaries with the type of device that the battery is powering. “When the voltage of the battery cell gets to a certain limit thedevice communicates back to the doctor’s office” Bruce said. “How it is used depends on the device manufacturers. This can happen whenpatients come in for routine checkups or if the device can communicate overthe phone it would warn the doctor that the battery is getting close to theend of its useful life.
Related from Harmonyriley: Going Green

Chemistry Professor’s Family Says Shen Yun ‘Absolutely mind-blowing!’
The Epoch Times
The special treat was Professor Khan’s present to his family on the occasion of his granddaughter Nadia’s birthday. Nadia was quite pleased with her birthday gift.

Martinez man mixes chemistry comedy careers
Vallejo Times-Herald
“It’s a beautiful life. “And with an eye on his Sept. 28 one-year anniversary the marriage seems as solid as Johnston’s comedy and chemistry career. “I’m getting as much work as I want” Johnston said. “If my calendar gets empty I start booking more shows. “”He’s funnier than I am” said Johnston who has pulled a laughter reversal in his humor approach.

Local pool might be hazardous to your health
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Individual reports of people being infected with the parasite cryptosporidium which often is associated with pool outbreaks are up dramatically. Concerned about lax pool maintenance the CDC recommends swimmers always test the water themselves before diving in whether at outdoor pools in the summer or year-round indoor pools. Simple test strips — purchased inexpensively at home improvement stores and pool supply shops — change color to show the pool’s chemistry and whether it’s safe. A pool inspector may only check the pool one to three times a year Hlavsa said. “I wouldn’t want to put my young child in a pool if I didn’t know it was well maintained” she said. Children’s wading pools because of their shallow depth and smaller quantity of water are more prone to water chemistry problems. Yet keeping chlorine and pH at proper levels is especially important in pools frequented by children who may have what the pool industry calls “fecal accidents.

Salman and Kareena shares sweet chemistry
Pak Watan
The teasers are already out and have managed to create much hype regarding its unique treatment and storyline. Prem Soni a firm believer of love has bravely taken on the thesis of love and holy matrimony added modern ideas of marriage to come up with a different and yet relatable film. Talking about Kareena’s and Salman’s chemistry the director said ‘Well it’s not a Shah Rukh-Kajol kind of chemistry there is no heat here. It’s very sweet like Shahid and Kareena were in Jab We Met. This is obviously not the same but it’s on the lines of Hum Tum Jab We Met. So they have a very sweet understanding in the film. It’s not about candyfloss on a frivolous level or laughing and clapping with one another.

Loyola University Professor Richard Holz Joins NanoProfessor …
Market Wire (press release)
With more than 20 years of research and teachingexperience Professor Holz will also develop NanoChemistry chapters of theNanoProfessor Program curriculum. The NanoProfessor Program aims toadvance the field of nanoscience at the high school and university leveland address the need for a skilled workforce of nanotechnologists withinvarious fields of science. “Nanotechnology extends into all areas of science including chemistryphysics and biology” said Professor Richard Holz. “It is more importantthan ever to provide students with a nanoscience education in order toprepare them for future careers in the emerging field of nanotechnology. Iam pleased to be a part of the NanoProfessor NanoScience Education AdvisoryBoard and look forward to contributing to the program’s curriculum whichwill ultimately help train the next generation of nanotechnologists. Professor Holz currently serves as chair of the Chemistry Department atLoyola University Chicago where his research interests include mechanisticenzymology biophysical chemistry and biomolecular nanotechnology. Inaddition to receiving numerous industry awards and honors Professor Holzwas named College of Science Researcher of the Year while working for UtahState University in 2001.

]]> The News Review:

- Aggies banking on improved chemistry in 2009 experiment
- New battery chemistry allows more power in a smaller unit
- Chemistry Professor’s Family Says Shen Yun ‘Absolutely mind-blowing!’
- Martinez man mixes chemistry comedy careers
- Local pool might be hazardous to your health
- Salman and Kareena shares sweet chemistry
- Loyola University Professor Richard Holz Joins NanoProfessor …

Aggies banking on improved chemistry in 2009 experiment
Austin American-Statesman
“The truth comes out when you get hit in the face” Sherman acknowledged. “What are you going to do? That’s what I want to see. The Aggies won’t identify those who created the chemistry problems in 2008. But Sherman stressed they weren’t bad people just people who got caught up in a difficult transition to a new coach. “I think transition is hard when a new coach comes in and you have a senior class that realizes this is their last go-around” he said. “There’s going to be some issues there. “That was a struggle we had at times.

New battery chemistry allows more power in a smaller unit
Cardiology Today
“ne beneficial aspect is that since we have the ability to packmore energy into the same volume the device can remain implanted for a longerperiod so the patients do not have as many explants or replacementprocedures” Bruce told Cardiology Today. “That wouldreduce the number of surgeries. The other important parameter that this cellchemistry allows is that it is very predictable so the doctors will be given awarning six months before they have to replace the battery. ” The type of warning that the battery would transmit according to Brucevaries with the type of device that the battery is powering. “When the voltage of the battery cell gets to a certain limit thedevice communicates back to the doctor’s office” Bruce said. “How it is used depends on the device manufacturers. This can happen whenpatients come in for routine checkups or if the device can communicate overthe phone it would warn the doctor that the battery is getting close to theend of its useful life.
Related from Harmonyriley: Going Green

Chemistry Professor’s Family Says Shen Yun ‘Absolutely mind-blowing!’
The Epoch Times
The special treat was Professor Khan’s present to his family on the occasion of his granddaughter Nadia’s birthday. Nadia was quite pleased with her birthday gift.

Martinez man mixes chemistry comedy careers
Vallejo Times-Herald
“It’s a beautiful life. “And with an eye on his Sept. 28 one-year anniversary the marriage seems as solid as Johnston’s comedy and chemistry career. “I’m getting as much work as I want” Johnston said. “If my calendar gets empty I start booking more shows. “”He’s funnier than I am” said Johnston who has pulled a laughter reversal in his humor approach.

Local pool might be hazardous to your health
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Individual reports of people being infected with the parasite cryptosporidium which often is associated with pool outbreaks are up dramatically. Concerned about lax pool maintenance the CDC recommends swimmers always test the water themselves before diving in whether at outdoor pools in the summer or year-round indoor pools. Simple test strips — purchased inexpensively at home improvement stores and pool supply shops — change color to show the pool’s chemistry and whether it’s safe. A pool inspector may only check the pool one to three times a year Hlavsa said. “I wouldn’t want to put my young child in a pool if I didn’t know it was well maintained” she said. Children’s wading pools because of their shallow depth and smaller quantity of water are more prone to water chemistry problems. Yet keeping chlorine and pH at proper levels is especially important in pools frequented by children who may have what the pool industry calls “fecal accidents.

Salman and Kareena shares sweet chemistry
Pak Watan
The teasers are already out and have managed to create much hype regarding its unique treatment and storyline. Prem Soni a firm believer of love has bravely taken on the thesis of love and holy matrimony added modern ideas of marriage to come up with a different and yet relatable film. Talking about Kareena’s and Salman’s chemistry the director said ‘Well it’s not a Shah Rukh-Kajol kind of chemistry there is no heat here. It’s very sweet like Shahid and Kareena were in Jab We Met. This is obviously not the same but it’s on the lines of Hum Tum Jab We Met. So they have a very sweet understanding in the film. It’s not about candyfloss on a frivolous level or laughing and clapping with one another.

Loyola University Professor Richard Holz Joins NanoProfessor …
Market Wire (press release)
With more than 20 years of research and teachingexperience Professor Holz will also develop NanoChemistry chapters of theNanoProfessor Program curriculum. The NanoProfessor Program aims toadvance the field of nanoscience at the high school and university leveland address the need for a skilled workforce of nanotechnologists withinvarious fields of science. “Nanotechnology extends into all areas of science including chemistryphysics and biology” said Professor Richard Holz. “It is more importantthan ever to provide students with a nanoscience education in order toprepare them for future careers in the emerging field of nanotechnology. Iam pleased to be a part of the NanoProfessor NanoScience Education AdvisoryBoard and look forward to contributing to the program’s curriculum whichwill ultimately help train the next generation of nanotechnologists. Professor Holz currently serves as chair of the Chemistry Department atLoyola University Chicago where his research interests include mechanisticenzymology biophysical chemistry and biomolecular nanotechnology. Inaddition to receiving numerous industry awards and honors Professor Holzwas named College of Science Researcher of the Year while working for UtahState University in 2001.

]]> http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/aggies-banking-on-improved-chemistry-in-2009-experiment/feed/ 0 New fat-fighting drug has anti-diabetes action too http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/new-fat-fighting-drug-has-anti-diabetes-action-too/ http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/new-fat-fighting-drug-has-anti-diabetes-action-too/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:17:36 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/new-fat-fighting-drug-has-anti-diabetes-action-too/ The News Review:

- New fat-fighting drug has anti-diabetes action too
- Clemson professor named American Chemistry Society Fellow
- Chemistry the key for revamped offensive line
- FIELD HCKEY: Cards hope chemistry built during offseason will pay …
- ALTN: Redbirds hope team chemistry puts them back on track
- Biomedical adhesives inspired by invasive species

New fat-fighting drug has anti-diabetes action too
Reuters
The drug which they have dubbed fatostatin stops the body from making fat instead releasing the energy from food. They hope it may lead to a pill that would fight obesity diabetes and cholesterol all at once. Writing in the journal Chemistry and Biology Salih Wakil of Baylor College of Medicine in Texas Motonari Uesugi of Kyoto University in Japan and colleagues said the drug interferes with a suite of genes turned on by overeating. “Here we are tackling the basics” Wakil said in a telephone interview. “I think that is what excited us. Scientists are painfully aware that drugs that can make mice thin do nothing of the sort in humans. A hormone called leptin can make rats and mice drop weight almost miraculously but does little or nothing for an obese person for instance.

Clemson professor named American Chemistry Society Fellow
Physrg.com
Cooper was among 162 honorees who were chosen for excellence in their contributions and distinctive service to the society and to the broader world of chemistry. Cooper’s research has focused on the development of effective ways for students to learn science. ne of the outcomes of her research is the development and assessment of evidence-driven research-validated curricula. Chemistry Life the Universe and Everything (CLUE) is a new general-chemistry curriculum that uses the emergence and evolution of life as the scaffold to teach chemical principles.

Chemistry the key for revamped offensive line
Duke Chronicle
png” >Media Credit: Courtney DouglasWith 1:31 remaining in last year’s contest against Virginia Tech Duke had the ball and a chance to do the unthinkable- shock the perennially powerful Hokies in the hostile confines of Blacksburg Va. n first down former Duke quarterback Zack Asack took the snap in the shotgun looking to pass. The Hokies only rushed four linemen dropping seven men back into coverage. Despite the underwhelming pass rush Asack had barely finished taking a three-step drop when a Virginia Tech defensive tackle broke free drove his shoulders into Asack’s chest and planted him into the ground. The ball-and the Blue Devils’ hopes of an upset-floated into the hands of the Hokies’ Victor Harris who ran it all the way back for a touchdown sealing the deal for Virginia Tech.

FIELD HCKEY: Cards hope chemistry built during offseason will pay …
Ball State Daily News
substring(0 thispageresult. The players have become very close knit during the off season and that is something that coach Annette Payne believes will keep the girls together throughout the regular season she said. “We are definitely a unified team; we are an incredibly motivated team” Payne said. “We are passionate about what we’re doing and are very committed. “The team begins its season of redemption against Davidson College and Appalachian State University this weekend at Davidson.

ALTN: Redbirds hope team chemistry puts them back on track
Belleville News Democrat
But as Joe Hook begins his 11th season on the sidelines thoughts of consecutive seasons with marks of 3-6 and 2-7 are a thing of the past. “We have been doing pretty well in practice so far there’s a pretty good start to it” said Hook 46-50 in 10 seasons at Alton. “There seems to be good team chemistry and that was something we’ve been lacking the last couple of years. I think we will have a better attitude. We have better athletes at skilled positions this season. _krdDartInc++;document.

Biomedical adhesives inspired by invasive species
Times of India
Its adhesiveness has the potential to help form strong bonds in wet surfacesincluding teeth and bones said J. Herbert Waite senior study author andprofessor at the University of California-Santa Barbara’s (UCSB) Marine ScienceInstitute. Perna viridis or the green mussel’s adhesive chemistry ismuch more complex compared to mussels previously studied which took Waite andhis team six years to unravel. Waite learned that Perna viridis a marinecreature relies on an alternative to the common “Dopa” chemistry based on anelaborate modification of the aminoacid tryptophan in its adhesive protein. The adhesive could be used to repair ships that have developedcracks while at sea and must be repaired in a wet environment. Waitewas first alerted to the complicated adhesive of the green mussel when aJapanese group contacted him to comment on their research on the animal. He thenlearned of an infestation of green mussels in Tampa Bay Florida.
Related from Museedebateauxminiatures: Invasive Species Inspection Station Set Up in Malad

]]> The News Review:

- New fat-fighting drug has anti-diabetes action too
- Clemson professor named American Chemistry Society Fellow
- Chemistry the key for revamped offensive line
- FIELD HCKEY: Cards hope chemistry built during offseason will pay …
- ALTN: Redbirds hope team chemistry puts them back on track
- Biomedical adhesives inspired by invasive species

New fat-fighting drug has anti-diabetes action too
Reuters
The drug which they have dubbed fatostatin stops the body from making fat instead releasing the energy from food. They hope it may lead to a pill that would fight obesity diabetes and cholesterol all at once. Writing in the journal Chemistry and Biology Salih Wakil of Baylor College of Medicine in Texas Motonari Uesugi of Kyoto University in Japan and colleagues said the drug interferes with a suite of genes turned on by overeating. “Here we are tackling the basics” Wakil said in a telephone interview. “I think that is what excited us. Scientists are painfully aware that drugs that can make mice thin do nothing of the sort in humans. A hormone called leptin can make rats and mice drop weight almost miraculously but does little or nothing for an obese person for instance.

Clemson professor named American Chemistry Society Fellow
Physrg.com
Cooper was among 162 honorees who were chosen for excellence in their contributions and distinctive service to the society and to the broader world of chemistry. Cooper’s research has focused on the development of effective ways for students to learn science. ne of the outcomes of her research is the development and assessment of evidence-driven research-validated curricula. Chemistry Life the Universe and Everything (CLUE) is a new general-chemistry curriculum that uses the emergence and evolution of life as the scaffold to teach chemical principles.

Chemistry the key for revamped offensive line
Duke Chronicle
png” >Media Credit: Courtney DouglasWith 1:31 remaining in last year’s contest against Virginia Tech Duke had the ball and a chance to do the unthinkable- shock the perennially powerful Hokies in the hostile confines of Blacksburg Va. n first down former Duke quarterback Zack Asack took the snap in the shotgun looking to pass. The Hokies only rushed four linemen dropping seven men back into coverage. Despite the underwhelming pass rush Asack had barely finished taking a three-step drop when a Virginia Tech defensive tackle broke free drove his shoulders into Asack’s chest and planted him into the ground. The ball-and the Blue Devils’ hopes of an upset-floated into the hands of the Hokies’ Victor Harris who ran it all the way back for a touchdown sealing the deal for Virginia Tech.

FIELD HCKEY: Cards hope chemistry built during offseason will pay …
Ball State Daily News
substring(0 thispageresult. The players have become very close knit during the off season and that is something that coach Annette Payne believes will keep the girls together throughout the regular season she said. “We are definitely a unified team; we are an incredibly motivated team” Payne said. “We are passionate about what we’re doing and are very committed. “The team begins its season of redemption against Davidson College and Appalachian State University this weekend at Davidson.

ALTN: Redbirds hope team chemistry puts them back on track
Belleville News Democrat
But as Joe Hook begins his 11th season on the sidelines thoughts of consecutive seasons with marks of 3-6 and 2-7 are a thing of the past. “We have been doing pretty well in practice so far there’s a pretty good start to it” said Hook 46-50 in 10 seasons at Alton. “There seems to be good team chemistry and that was something we’ve been lacking the last couple of years. I think we will have a better attitude. We have better athletes at skilled positions this season. _krdDartInc++;document.

Biomedical adhesives inspired by invasive species
Times of India
Its adhesiveness has the potential to help form strong bonds in wet surfacesincluding teeth and bones said J. Herbert Waite senior study author andprofessor at the University of California-Santa Barbara’s (UCSB) Marine ScienceInstitute. Perna viridis or the green mussel’s adhesive chemistry ismuch more complex compared to mussels previously studied which took Waite andhis team six years to unravel. Waite learned that Perna viridis a marinecreature relies on an alternative to the common “Dopa” chemistry based on anelaborate modification of the aminoacid tryptophan in its adhesive protein. The adhesive could be used to repair ships that have developedcracks while at sea and must be repaired in a wet environment. Waitewas first alerted to the complicated adhesive of the green mussel when aJapanese group contacted him to comment on their research on the animal. He thenlearned of an infestation of green mussels in Tampa Bay Florida.
Related from Museedebateauxminiatures: Invasive Species Inspection Station Set Up in Malad

]]> http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/new-fat-fighting-drug-has-anti-diabetes-action-too/feed/ 0 Chemistry right with Cavs’ girls http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/chemistry-right-with-cavs-girls/ http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/chemistry-right-with-cavs-girls/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:09:54 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/chemistry-right-with-cavs-girls/ The News Review:

- Chemistry right with Cavs’ girls
- lympic hopefuls turn to golf fishing to try and build chemistry
- Clemson professor named American Chemistry Society Fellow

Chemistry right with Cavs’ girls
Chillicothe Gazette
But it goes deeper than that. The biggest difference with the 12 members of Chillicothe’s cross country is the team chemistry. In a short amount of time the girls have come together to realize their potential and are ready for opposing teams to take a second look at the girls running by in Cavalier blue. “It’s really nice to see a good group of high school students who care about each member on the team and I think that is helping them compete. The kids will run harder for their teammates than themselves” Chillicothe coach Steve Semancik said. Another reason the Cavs are running so hard: Making the top five — or even top seven — varsity spots.

lympic hopefuls turn to golf fishing to try and build chemistry
The Canadian Press
Shane Doan and Jarome Iginla’s latest battle was waged on a golf course and followed up with some playful trash talk. The 40-plus lympic hopefuls in Calgary this week are having all kinds of fun together and it’s all being done in the name of chemistry. Even though it is virtually impossible to measure or quantify its importance to the success of a team is not. In fact Rick Nash cited a lack of chemistry as one of the reasons he feels a powerful-looking Canadian roster was shut out three times at the 2006 lympics on the way to a seventh-place finish. “There was so much firepower on the team maybe just not the right chemistry” Nash said Wednesday. “It’s tough to look back and say what happened.

Clemson professor named American Chemistry Society Fellow
Clemson University
Cooper was among 162 honorees who were chosen for excellence in their contributions and distinctive service to the society and to the broader world of chemistry. Cooper’s research has focused on the development of effective ways for students to learn science. ne of the outcomes of her research is the development and assessment of evidence-driven research-validated curricula. Chemistry Life the Universe and Everything (CLUE) is a new general-chemistry curriculum that uses the emergence and evolution of life as the scaffold to teach chemical principles.
Related from Vguideu: Aerospace Science Engineering professor receives Boeing summer …

]]> The News Review:

- Chemistry right with Cavs’ girls
- lympic hopefuls turn to golf fishing to try and build chemistry
- Clemson professor named American Chemistry Society Fellow

Chemistry right with Cavs’ girls
Chillicothe Gazette
But it goes deeper than that. The biggest difference with the 12 members of Chillicothe’s cross country is the team chemistry. In a short amount of time the girls have come together to realize their potential and are ready for opposing teams to take a second look at the girls running by in Cavalier blue. “It’s really nice to see a good group of high school students who care about each member on the team and I think that is helping them compete. The kids will run harder for their teammates than themselves” Chillicothe coach Steve Semancik said. Another reason the Cavs are running so hard: Making the top five — or even top seven — varsity spots.

lympic hopefuls turn to golf fishing to try and build chemistry
The Canadian Press
Shane Doan and Jarome Iginla’s latest battle was waged on a golf course and followed up with some playful trash talk. The 40-plus lympic hopefuls in Calgary this week are having all kinds of fun together and it’s all being done in the name of chemistry. Even though it is virtually impossible to measure or quantify its importance to the success of a team is not. In fact Rick Nash cited a lack of chemistry as one of the reasons he feels a powerful-looking Canadian roster was shut out three times at the 2006 lympics on the way to a seventh-place finish. “There was so much firepower on the team maybe just not the right chemistry” Nash said Wednesday. “It’s tough to look back and say what happened.

Clemson professor named American Chemistry Society Fellow
Clemson University
Cooper was among 162 honorees who were chosen for excellence in their contributions and distinctive service to the society and to the broader world of chemistry. Cooper’s research has focused on the development of effective ways for students to learn science. ne of the outcomes of her research is the development and assessment of evidence-driven research-validated curricula. Chemistry Life the Universe and Everything (CLUE) is a new general-chemistry curriculum that uses the emergence and evolution of life as the scaffold to teach chemical principles.
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]]> http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/chemistry-right-with-cavs-girls/feed/ 0 Michael Jackson’s Chemistry Experiment http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/michael-jacksons-chemistry-experiment/ http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/michael-jacksons-chemistry-experiment/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:33:39 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/michael-jacksons-chemistry-experiment/ The News Review:

- Michael Jackson’s Chemistry Experiment
- American Chemical Society notes Pa.’s Drake Well
- Reid stunned by ‘amazing chemistry’ with Price
- New science department at IU Bloomington links biology chemistry …
- Ravens’ team chemistry at all-time high

Michael Jackson’s Chemistry Experiment
Washington Post Blogs
Achenblog – Michael Jackson’s Chemistry Experiment. What kind of doctor administers it in the home and then wanders off to the loo? n the day.

American Chemical Society notes Pa.’s Drake Well
Philadelphia Inquirer
Edwin Drake in Titusville about 85 miles north of Pittsburgh. The chemical society will present a plaque to the Drake Well Museum in Titusville to mark the anniversary. Thomas Lane the president of the society says the well was a transforming achievement for chemistry and chemical engineering. The American Chemical Society established its landmarks program in 1992 to recognize historic events in chemistry.

Reid stunned by ‘amazing chemistry’ with Price
Ireland nline
The cage fighter has spoken of his “amazing chemistry” with the glamour model ? who split from husband Peter Andre with whom she raises three children earlier this year ? insisting he fell in love with her the first time they met. The 34-year-old actor told New! magazine: ?I want to be around her all the time. We have an amazing connection. It?s something I can?t describe in words. We spend an hour just looking at each other in the eyes ? it?s mad.

New science department at IU Bloomington links biology chemistry …
Indiana University
“Most of our faculty study medically relevant viruses like hepatitis B and C. ” The department is offering M.

Ravens’ team chemistry at all-time high
Baltimore Sun
Jets hide the quarterbacks » Ravens’ team chemistry at all-time high I’ve covered every Ravens training camp since the team moved here from Cleveland for the 1996 season and never has team chemistry been so high. Team chemistry was exceptionally high during the second half of the 2000 Super Bowl season but it wasn’t like it is now coming out of training camp. This 2009 was a tough hard physical camp and there were times when the Ravens were dragging on both sides of the ball but the pace was always still fast and a lot of the players remained upbeat. Even until the last day there was still a lot of joking going on among team members despite the hot weather. Team chemistry doesn’t always translate into victories.
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]]> The News Review:

- Michael Jackson’s Chemistry Experiment
- American Chemical Society notes Pa.’s Drake Well
- Reid stunned by ‘amazing chemistry’ with Price
- New science department at IU Bloomington links biology chemistry …
- Ravens’ team chemistry at all-time high

Michael Jackson’s Chemistry Experiment
Washington Post Blogs
Achenblog – Michael Jackson’s Chemistry Experiment. What kind of doctor administers it in the home and then wanders off to the loo? n the day.

American Chemical Society notes Pa.’s Drake Well
Philadelphia Inquirer
Edwin Drake in Titusville about 85 miles north of Pittsburgh. The chemical society will present a plaque to the Drake Well Museum in Titusville to mark the anniversary. Thomas Lane the president of the society says the well was a transforming achievement for chemistry and chemical engineering. The American Chemical Society established its landmarks program in 1992 to recognize historic events in chemistry.

Reid stunned by ‘amazing chemistry’ with Price
Ireland nline
The cage fighter has spoken of his “amazing chemistry” with the glamour model ? who split from husband Peter Andre with whom she raises three children earlier this year ? insisting he fell in love with her the first time they met. The 34-year-old actor told New! magazine: ?I want to be around her all the time. We have an amazing connection. It?s something I can?t describe in words. We spend an hour just looking at each other in the eyes ? it?s mad.

New science department at IU Bloomington links biology chemistry …
Indiana University
“Most of our faculty study medically relevant viruses like hepatitis B and C. ” The department is offering M.

Ravens’ team chemistry at all-time high
Baltimore Sun
Jets hide the quarterbacks » Ravens’ team chemistry at all-time high I’ve covered every Ravens training camp since the team moved here from Cleveland for the 1996 season and never has team chemistry been so high. Team chemistry was exceptionally high during the second half of the 2000 Super Bowl season but it wasn’t like it is now coming out of training camp. This 2009 was a tough hard physical camp and there were times when the Ravens were dragging on both sides of the ball but the pace was always still fast and a lot of the players remained upbeat. Even until the last day there was still a lot of joking going on among team members despite the hot weather. Team chemistry doesn’t always translate into victories.
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]]> http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/michael-jacksons-chemistry-experiment/feed/ 0 Team Leadership And Chemistry Important To Winning http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/team-leadership-and-chemistry-important-to-winning/ http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/team-leadership-and-chemistry-important-to-winning/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:05:46 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/team-leadership-and-chemistry-important-to-winning/ The News Review:

- Team Leadership And Chemistry Important To Winning
- CHEMISTRY: Dye-ing to study history? Follow the colors
- ‘Heroes of Chemistry’ for saving teeth clean water new high …

Team Leadership And Chemistry Important To Winning
I Am the 12th Man
A big part of leadership is quashing such “me-first” attitudes. Another big part of leadership is holding teammates accountable which is also a big part of team chemistry. Team chemistry is often the most important (but overlooked) part of a winning team. If you have good team chemistry everyone is willing to do their job to make sure the team wins. If you have good leadership you have people who are able to hold everyone else accountable when they fail to do their job. ften the team leaders are your best players but they also have to be people who are willing to be vocal.

CHEMISTRY: Dye-ing to study history? Follow the colors
North County Times
SCHMID – Associated Press | Posted: Monday August 17 2009 12:05 am |. Refining a technique that allows the study of microscopic bitsof pigment Marco Leona of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NewYork was able to analyze the color of a fragment of leather from anancient Egyptian quiver. The discovery that the color was madder is the earliest evidencefor the complex chemical knowledge needed to extract the dye from aplant and turn it into a pigment Leona reports in last week’sedition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. The find is some 700 years earlier than any previously known useof madder which became highly popular in the Middle Ages andprovides many of the red shades and glazes in the work of the Dutchpainter Johannes Vermeer. “Tracing the use of organic colorants offers a way to followtrade routes identify relations among archaeological objectsdetect forgeries and attribute works of art” Leona wrote.

‘Heroes of Chemistry’ for saving teeth clean water new high …
Nanowerk LLC
Mickols is with the Dow Water & Process Solutions a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company in Midland Mich. “Heroes of Chemistry is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the people behind the products medicines and technology that are the foundations of modern society” said ACS President Thomas H. “It puts a human face on chemistry. These products don’t just magically appear.
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]]> The News Review:

- Team Leadership And Chemistry Important To Winning
- CHEMISTRY: Dye-ing to study history? Follow the colors
- ‘Heroes of Chemistry’ for saving teeth clean water new high …

Team Leadership And Chemistry Important To Winning
I Am the 12th Man
A big part of leadership is quashing such “me-first” attitudes. Another big part of leadership is holding teammates accountable which is also a big part of team chemistry. Team chemistry is often the most important (but overlooked) part of a winning team. If you have good team chemistry everyone is willing to do their job to make sure the team wins. If you have good leadership you have people who are able to hold everyone else accountable when they fail to do their job. ften the team leaders are your best players but they also have to be people who are willing to be vocal.

CHEMISTRY: Dye-ing to study history? Follow the colors
North County Times
SCHMID – Associated Press | Posted: Monday August 17 2009 12:05 am |. Refining a technique that allows the study of microscopic bitsof pigment Marco Leona of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NewYork was able to analyze the color of a fragment of leather from anancient Egyptian quiver. The discovery that the color was madder is the earliest evidencefor the complex chemical knowledge needed to extract the dye from aplant and turn it into a pigment Leona reports in last week’sedition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. The find is some 700 years earlier than any previously known useof madder which became highly popular in the Middle Ages andprovides many of the red shades and glazes in the work of the Dutchpainter Johannes Vermeer. “Tracing the use of organic colorants offers a way to followtrade routes identify relations among archaeological objectsdetect forgeries and attribute works of art” Leona wrote.

‘Heroes of Chemistry’ for saving teeth clean water new high …
Nanowerk LLC
Mickols is with the Dow Water & Process Solutions a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company in Midland Mich. “Heroes of Chemistry is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the people behind the products medicines and technology that are the foundations of modern society” said ACS President Thomas H. “It puts a human face on chemistry. These products don’t just magically appear.
Related from Wateresources: Taking a Stand on Your Water Footprint

]]> http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/team-leadership-and-chemistry-important-to-winning/feed/ 0 VIDE: Rookie Chemistry Professor Nearly Blows Up Classroom http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/vide-rookie-chemistry-professor-nearly-blows-up-classroom/ http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/vide-rookie-chemistry-professor-nearly-blows-up-classroom/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:39:15 +0000 admin http://www.processdes.com/2009/08/vide-rookie-chemistry-professor-nearly-blows-up-classroom/ The News Review:

- VIDE: Rookie Chemistry Professor Nearly Blows Up Classroom
- Pack football: Chemistry is one of team’s strengths
- ‘SYTYCD’: An interview with winner Jeanine!

VIDE: Rookie Chemistry Professor Nearly Blows Up Classroom
WLNE-TV (ABC6)
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Pack football: Chemistry is one of team’s strengths
Reno Gazette-Journal
Not an issue running back Vai Taua said. “The chemistry is great” said Taua a junior who led the Western Athletic Conference with 1521 rushing yards last season. “All summer we played flag football. We’ve already been working on team chemistry.
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‘SYTYCD’: An interview with winner Jeanine!
Entertainment Weekly
We are not together. It’s funny though it looks so real onstage and feels so comfortable to be with him in that position. But it’s true what they say: Most of the time once you see chemistry on-camera there’s no chemistry off-camera. I’m like his little sister. Fine then you and he should co-host a QVC show about jewelry. You can just rip heart necklaces off each other’s chests and the on-screen chemistry will never have to die. Can you imagine? That’d be perfect.

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- VIDE: Rookie Chemistry Professor Nearly Blows Up Classroom
- Pack football: Chemistry is one of team’s strengths
- ‘SYTYCD’: An interview with winner Jeanine!

VIDE: Rookie Chemistry Professor Nearly Blows Up Classroom
WLNE-TV (ABC6)
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Pack football: Chemistry is one of team’s strengths
Reno Gazette-Journal
Not an issue running back Vai Taua said. “The chemistry is great” said Taua a junior who led the Western Athletic Conference with 1521 rushing yards last season. “All summer we played flag football. We’ve already been working on team chemistry.
Related from Acnemonster: Medicis Announces Approval of New Strengths of SLDYN(R)

‘SYTYCD’: An interview with winner Jeanine!
Entertainment Weekly
We are not together. It’s funny though it looks so real onstage and feels so comfortable to be with him in that position. But it’s true what they say: Most of the time once you see chemistry on-camera there’s no chemistry off-camera. I’m like his little sister. Fine then you and he should co-host a QVC show about jewelry. You can just rip heart necklaces off each other’s chests and the on-screen chemistry will never have to die. Can you imagine? That’d be perfect.

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