The Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division performs research and technical services for industrial and government clients using chemistry and chemical engineering technology. Some of the disciplines covered in the division are environmental engineering evaluations; chemical and process engineering; microencapsulation of substances to achieve a variety of targeted goals; polymer and material sciences; chemical demilitarization investigations; fire protection, certification, and testing services; and analytical services including analysis of any sample in any matrix, drug metabolism investigations, and method development component. SwRI's Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division is ISO 9001:2000 registered.

Michael G. MacNaughton, Ph.D., Vice President

• Microencapsulation, Nanomaterials and Process Engineering Department
  
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Synthesis and Drug Delivery
  • Microencapsulation and Controlled Release
  • Material Development
  • Biomedical Materials Engineering
    
    
• Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Department
  
  • Bioanalytical Chemistry and Environmental Health
    
  • Quality Assurance
    
  • Organic
    
  • Inorganics/Radiochemistry
    

  Environmental and Demilitarization Technology Department
  

  • Environmental Engineering and Monitoring
    
  • Demilitarization Laboratory Support
    
  • Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility
    
  • Pine Bluff Chemical Agent Disposal Facility
    
    
• Fire Technology Department
  
  • Fire Resistance Testing
    
  • Material Flammability Testing
    
  • Engineering and Research Services
    
  • Listing, Labeling, and Follow-Up Inspection Services
    

Division Publications

• Brochures
• Technical papers published
• Technical papers presented
• Technology Today articles

News Releases

• SwRI receives $1.3 million grant for chemical weapon antidote development
  SwRI receives $1.3 million grant for chemical weapon antidote development Antidote formulations will use intramuscular injection
  [Tuesday, June 24, 2008]

• SwRI awarded $15.6 million contract for Newport facility
  SwRI will perform laboratory operations at the disposal facility
  [Wednesday, February 13, 2008]

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July 18, 2008