Journal of Business Chemistry September 2010

Abstract Multidisciplinary collaborations are increasingly predominating innovative industries facing complex challenges. Yet, too frequently managers fail to identify the appropriate situations in which collaborations can be efficient, as their dynamics are not fully investigated. We examine multidisciplinary collaborations, their pertinent agents and complementary network capabilities in the context of the pharmaceutical industry. We focus on […]

Abstract The development of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology through an analysis of research, patenting and commercial adoption is studied in this paper. The analysis uses a dataset gathered from both publication and patent databases. This data is complemented with a review on commercial efforts on portable fuel cells. Bibliometric methods are used to […]

It’s grumbling in the chemical industry. The ”Deepwater Horizon” drilling rig explosion and the resulting oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico underscore the resource and energy related challenges of the 21st century. In addition to the inevitably existing technical complexity, the situation will be further exacerbated through growing public pressure and simmering mistrust, impeding […]