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Contents Regulars November 2013


20 Improved workflow Turning from batch reactors to continuous flow


24 Foam theory Exploring biofoams


News 6 Waste opportunity Mussel shells used to clean water


7 Black Merck Jobs go at pharma giant


8 Air’s a good idea Battery tech advances


9 Building repair Self-healing concrete


11 A new you Printing body parts


12 Bumper crop Forecast good for BASF


14 Diabetes dose Arginine could help Type-2 sufferers


15 Plastic playground News from K exhibition


36 Canning cancer Cold virus breakthrough


Postcards


29 Sarah Houlton from North America Shutdown woes


31 Dede Williams from Europe Germany’s energy crossroads


32 Air supply Generating oxygen on the Moon


41 Anna Jagger from South America Oiling the wheels


46 A Nair from India A stark pharma warning


42 Passing out Outsourcing in a changing workplace


Comment 28 Michael de Podesta Redefining the kelvin


48 Reviews 52 Highlights


SCI Member news 58 Interview Alain Phyfferoen


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Chemistry of love In a season of good cheer


Colours for cars Current automotive trends


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