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ICIS Innovation Awards: ExxonMobil Chemical wins best product innovation

ExxonMobil Chemical and TonenGeneral Sekiyu have triumphed in the product innovation category, with coextruded films that bring electric cars closer...

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ICIS Innovation Awards: DSM wins for its MixMe micronutrient package

DSM has worked with the UN's World Food Programme to develop an innovative solution that delivers dietary supplements to the world's most needy...

ICIS Innovation Awards: Dow Chemical wins CSR category

Dow Chemical's award-winning entry saves water and energy through an innovative collaboration to recycle municipal wastewater Mark...

ICIS Innovation Awards: Virent Energy Systems wins with BioForming technology

Virent Energy Systems wins the Best Innovation by an SME award for its BioForming process to turn plant sugars to biofuels and chemicals Mark...

ICIS announces the winners of the 2008 ICIS Innovation Awards

At last, we reveal the winners of this year's ICIS Innovation Awards. All have shown superb innovation, but also concern for the environment and...

ICIS Innovation Awards: Dow Corning is applying innovation frameworks in emerging geographies

Dow Corning applies its global innovation frameworks to develop markets in emerging geographies. Tom Cook explains how this is working for the...

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Global chemical industry R&D is well despite declining research intensity

Despite declining research intensity, research and development is alive and well in the global chemical industry. Which leading players are seeking to strengthen international activities?

Cynthia Challenger/Vermont

SINCE ITS inception, the chemical industry has placed a high priority on investing in research and development (R&D). While the absolute amount of dollars spent continues to climb, research intensity (R&D/sales) has actually fallen in recent years.

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	13 Oct 08 00:00	Chemtura highlights collaborative approach to innovation and commercialization
	13 Oct 08 00:00	Rhodia focuses R&D in sustainability
	13 Oct 08 00:00	ICIS Innovation Awards: Dow Corning is applying innovation frameworks in emerging geographies
	13 Oct 08 00:00	Chemical firms active in venture funding for start-ups
	13 Oct 08 00:00	Chemical firms in Germany find new ways to cooperate with their supply chains
	13 Oct 08 00:00	EPCA delegates prepare for downturn in chemical industry