The Future of U.S. Chemistry Research: Benchmarks and Challenges

by Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology, National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies

Chemistry plays a key role in conquering diseases, solving energy problems, addressing environmental problems, providing the discoveries that lead to new industries, and developing new materials and technologies for national defense and homeland security. However, the field is currently facing a crucial time of change and is struggling to position itself to meet the needs of the future as it expands beyond its traditional core toward areas related...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309105331
• ISBN13: 9780309105330
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"