Enquiry of the Month
Example answers to queries received by the Chemistry Search Service to highlight our free of charge services for members.
November 2009 - Marine Biotoxins
What are the specific biotoxins in shellfish, how are they detected. Which journals will keep me informed about the latest research and what institutions are engaged in this area?...
September 2009 - REACH Legislation
I need advice on where to find information on REACH legislation and to see what impact it will have on my business.
August 2009 - Carbon Capture Business Information
What are the top ten companies working in carbon capture and which journals will help me to keep up to date with commercial developments?
July 2009 - Fine and Specialty Chemicals
What are fine/specialty chemicals and is there a difference between the two?
What are ionic liquids and what are their uses? What journals will help me to keep up to date with commercial developments in this area and who are the prominent companies?
May 2009 - Antibacterial Properties of Silver
What information is there on the antibacterial properties of silver?
What are the preparation methods and general, commercial and environmental uses of chlorine dioxide?
March 2009 - Supercritical Fluids
What are supercritical fluids? Why are they useful and what are their applications in green chemistry?
February 2009 - Fermentation for Renewable Fuel
Fermentation in the production of renewable fuel.
What information is there on the biodegradability of surfactants?
I need information on palladium and examples of its catalytic activity.
November 2008 - Semiconductors
I am being transferred to the semiconductors division of our corporation and need to fill in any gaps in my knowledge of this technology.
Where can I find data on the toxic and polluting behaviour of acrylamide?
September 2008 - Carbon Capture
I need information about carbon capture.
What are photovoltaics?
What sort of applications do functional foods/nutraceuticals have and what is the state of the market?
I need some general information on chemical weapons as well as the toxic effects of sulfur mustard gas and treatment.
April 2008 - Water Pollution and Water Treatment
What does BOD mean and where can I find out more about water pollution and water treatment?
March 2008 - Natural Flavourings
Where can I find information on natural flavourings in food and drink?
What recent literature is there on the detection of PCB's in milk?
What fluids can be used for metal impact tests at temperatures between -100°C and -120°C?
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