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Chemical Sciences

Studies in this area include new and emerging chemical technologies, opportunities in green chemistry, the application of chemistry to defense and homeland security issues, the safety of the chemical industry, and the health of chemical education and the chemical disciplines.

The majority of activities in Chemical Sciences is overseen by the Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology.

Recent Reports

	Strengthening High School Chemistry Education Through Teacher Outreach Programs: A Workshop Summary to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable (2009)
	Catalysis for Energy: Fundamental Science and Long-Term Impacts of the U.S. Department of Energy Basic Energy Sciences Catalysis Science Program (2009)
	Phthalates and Cumulative Risk Assessment: The Tasks Ahead (2008)
	Review of Federal Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research (2008)
	Combined Exposures to Hydrogen Cyanide and Carbon Monoxide in Army Operations: Final Report (2008)
	A Framework for Assessing the Health Hazards Posed by Bioaerosols (2008)
	Managing Health Effects of Beryllium Exposure (2008)
	Test and Evaluation of Biological Standoff Detection Systems (2008)
	Estimating Mortality Risk Reduction and Economic Benefits from Controlling Ozone Air Pollution (2008)
	Bioinspired Chemistry for Energy: A Workshop Summary to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable (2008)