Canadian Chemical News articles from September 2007

Canadian Chemical News archives from September 2007

Biomass by Canada for Canada: realizing Canada's potential in the biomass derivatives industry.
September 1, 2007... With 0.5 percent of the world's population, 7 percent of its land, and 10 percent of its forests, Canada has an inherent advantage to becoming the global leader in the biomass derivatives industry. Canada can dedicate 10 to 15 million...

Biodiesel = petroleum diesel?(LETTERS/LETTRES)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... The July/August 2007 guest column "Biodiesel from the Bench" by Joffre M. Berry, MCIC, was clear, accurate, and, therefore, acceptable--except for the statement that "Biodiesel is a biological equivalent of petroleum diesel." That is stretching...

Hazardous and Noxious Substance Web Site.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Website overview)
September 1, 2007... Canada is participating in the proposed international agreement on the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention (liability insurance) and Protocol (emergency response), which deal with marine chemical spills. Transport Canada now has a Web...

Alberta Premier welcomes biodiesel refinery.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(BioStreet Canada )(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... BioStreet Canada will be constructing their 175 million litre per year biodiesel crusher and refinery in Vegreville, AB--right in the backyard of Premier Ed Stelmach's riding. He congratulated the company on their choice of location. ...

Biofuel propels new businesses.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Momentum for biofuels is growing. Many see them as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide sustainable energy sources, and ensure domestic supplies of energy. Legislation is being written and government mandates are being issued...

Boehringer's new labs.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Following the initial expansion of its Laval research centre in 1997, Boehringer Ingelheim is adding more new laboratories through 2007, increasing its facilities by over 40 percent. This further substantial investment of $36 million will allow...

Chemical CEOs' top concerns.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Survey)
September 1, 2007... Only four in ten CEOs in the chemicals industry feel very confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, according to the 10th annual PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) global CEO survey. CEOs of multinational chemical companies were...

Worms return from space.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
September 1, 2007... To say that Bob Johnsen was over the moon when he picked up worms at Cape Canaveral in Florida on June 19 is putting it mildly. Once he had his cargo in hand, the Simon Fraser University (SFU) associate researcher headed straight for the lab he...

Canada approves nuclear waste plan.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The federal government has determined Canada's long-term future strategy for managing all of Canada's nuclear fuel wastes. Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn announced that the government accepted the recommendations of the Nuclear Waste...

ACCN wins APEX Award of Excellence.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(L'Actualite chimique canadienne / Canadian Chemical News)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The CIC is pleased to announce that L'Actualite chimique canadienne / Canadian Chemical News (ACCN) has been awarded an APEX 2007 Award of Excellence in the category of "One to Two Person-Produced Magazines and Journals." The Nineteenth...

From the vine to the bottle--Cafe CIC.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
September 1, 2007... If the fifth annual Cafe CIC had been an actual cafe, it would have been a distinctly Parisian one. Instead, Cafe CIC was part of a series of public lectures on the fascinating chemistry of foodstuffs and beverages hem March 22, 2007, at Grant...

Dow develops propylene glycol from renewables.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, Michigan))(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Dow Chemical announced a significant milestone in its pursuit of sustainable chemistries with the introduction of monopropylene glycol derived from renewable resources. Propylene glycol renewable (PGR) is made from glycerin generated during the...

Stem cells put Toronto on top.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(sue Regeneration Therapeutics Inc.)(Stem Cell Authority Ltd.)
September 1, 2007... Canadian stem cell technology in the U.S. underscores the Toronto area's global leadership in stem cell research. Under the agreement, an emerging Canadian life sciences company, Tissue Regeneration Therapeutics Inc. (TRT), will exclusively...

Patent quest.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Q: I have a Canadian patent on a new chemical compound for use in cancer therapy. I have now discovered that this compound may be useful for treating other diseases. Does my patent cover these other therapies? A: The answer will depend on...

All patched up.(CHEMFUSION)
September 1, 2007... I'm all patched up. I've got a patch on my sole, one under my arm, and one ,on my derriere. I'm "detoxifying," apparently, just like thousands of Japanese and a growing number of North Americans. The patches, made by numerous companies (mostly...

Growing imagenenation: securing Canadian biotechnology leadership with the Canadian Life Sciences Industry Forecast.(Industry overview)
September 1, 2007... As the biotechnology revolution of the last 20 years overtook innovation and discovery worldwide, Canada has systematically built a framework of research and development aimed at securing Canadian biotechnology leadership. Our theme of growing...

Biorefining the future: modern biorefineries refined and redefined.
September 1, 2007... The last five years have seen a virtual explosion in worldwide interest in the production of fuels and chemicals from renewable materials. These renewables include agricultural residues such as corn stover and bagasse, wood and forestry...

Hybrid corn. Hybrid cars. Is it time for ... Hybric chemistry?
September 1, 2007... There has been a lot of interest concerning the possibility of using biomass as an alternative to petrochemicals. This excitement has been muted within the industry as attractive business opportunities that are not supported by government...

Just two small purple dots: Canadian paper innovation holds promise for improved global health safety.
September 1, 2007... They were just two small purple dots, but their appearance on a cardboard dipstick at a demonstration in Ottawa in May 2007 signified a promising new avenue for Canadian scientific research. The demonstration showed the viability of bioactive...

The Chemistry of the test process.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The development of the colorimetric dipstick bioassay is based on the printing of enzyme-doped silica "inks" containing small gold nanoparticles that are co-entrapped with the enzyme and printed on a paper substrate. The bioactive dipstick...

The 90th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition--Global innovations.(Conference notes)
September 1, 2007... Global innovations, chemistry today, S&T, strategies, opportunities, sustainability... the 90th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition covered it all. Delegates arrived in Winnipeg, MB, in May to take in sessions, lectures, special...

The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members to its National Office.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(appointments of Anne Campbell and Asha Parekh)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members to its National Office: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIC career services and student affairs officer, Anne Campbell, MCIC, has a BSc in...

Yu-Ling Cheng.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Yu-Ling Cheng receives Award of Excellence from University of Toronto)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Yu-Ling Cheng, MCIC, was chosen for an Award of Excellence by the University of Toronto (U of T). Cheng is a professor in the department of chemical engineering and applied chemistry in the faculty of applied science and engineering at the U of...

The Ichikizaki Fund for Young Chemists provides financial assistance to young chemists who are showing unique achievements in basic research by facilitating their participation in international conferences or symposia.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The Ichikizaki Fund for Young Chemists provides financial assistance to young chemists who are showing unique achievements in basic research by facilitating their participation in international conferences or symposia. This year's recipients...

Clem Bowman, HFCIC, has been named the first recipient of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding leadership of the CAE's Energy Pathways Task Force.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Clem Bowman, HFCIC, has been named the first recipient of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding leadership of the CAE's Energy Pathways Task Force. He was presented with the award by CAE...

Ray E. Clement.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The American Chemical Society's division of analytical chemistry has chosen Ray E. Clement, FCIC, to receive the Award for Distinguished Service in the advancement of analytical chemistry. The award is sponsored by the Waters Corporation and is...

Michael Eskin.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Michael Eskin, associate dean in the faculty of human ecology at the University of Manitoba, has been awarded the prestigious T. S. Mounts Award by the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS). This award recognizes research in the science and...

Judith Poe.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The chemical and physical sciences department of the University of Toronto at Mississauga has honoured Judith Poe, FCIC, with a President's Teaching Award. Poe is a senior lecturer in chemistry and she uses today's technology to enhance...

Canadian Academy of Engineering.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(C. Ravindran appointed)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... C. (Ravi) Ravindran was elected president of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) at the CAE's Annual General Meeting held in June 1 in Toronto, ON. He is a professor of advanced materials and manufacturing processes at Ryerson University...

University of Saskatchewan.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Todd Pugsley appointed)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Chemical engineering professor, Todd Pugsley, MCIC, has been appointed associate dean of graduate studies and research at the College of Engineering of the University of Saskatchewan.

BioAuto Council.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Bernard West appointed)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Bernard West, MCIC, was elected chair of the BioAuto Council board of directors. West is currently president of Westworks Consulting and a member of the ACCN editorial board. He was formerly CIC chair and president of Canada Colors and...

In memoriam.(RECOGNITION : RECONNAISANCE)(Obituary)(Calendar)
September 1, 2007... The CIC extends its condolences to the family of Alain Albagli, MCIC.

Events : evenements.
September 1, 2007... Canada Conferences September 18-21,2007. CropLife Canada's 2007 Conference and Annual General Meeting, The Power of Partnerships, The New Bio-Economy: Accelerating Change/Achieving Prosperity, Saskatoon, SK, www.croplifeconference.ca...