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Bicyclic acetals are cured using radiation polymerization.

A process for making electrets could lead to flexible electronic displays.

A catalyst system that effectively enables carbonylation of ethylene oxide to give acrylic acid.

Ethylene glycol is produced in high yields via intermediate formation and decomposition of ethylene carbonate.

Preswelling membranes leads to an easier way to build fuel cells.

Patent Watch Contributors (EGB) Elizabeth G. Burns, Raffi and Swanson, 100 Eames St., Wilmington, MA 01887-3389; 978-988-0880, ext. 361; eburns@raffiandswanson.com. (LD) Laura Deakin, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G2, Canada; ldeakin@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca. (JSP) Jeffrey S. Plotkin, Chem Systems, 303 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591-5487; 914-631-2828; jplotkin@us.ibm.com.