Chemistry Nobel Laureate famous for his work on carbocations passed away
George A. Olah (1927 – 2017)
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Shale Gas to Reduce China's CO2 Emissions?
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Bringing New Polymers to Market
Reducing complexity and knowledge transfer are essential for developing market-ready products
Sodium Cyanide Production Plant in Mexico
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British Role Model
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