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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Carbon dioxide as chemical feedstock Carbon dioxide as chemical feedstock M. Aresta "This ready reference closely investigates the use of CO[subscript 2] for the synthesis of carboxylates, carbonates, carbamates, isocyanates, and polymeric materials, as well as a solvent, in electro… OL16242893W
Advanced lessons in physiology and hygiene Advanced lessons in physiology and hygiene IAEA Any mining or minerals processing operation has the potential to increase the radiation dose received by individuals, due to the fact that all minerals and raw materials contain radionuclides of natu… OL16611022W
The economic impact of export restrictions on raw materials The economic impact of export restrictions on raw materials Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Export restrictions on raw materials are applied to achieve a number of policy objectives. However, they can have a significant and negative impact on the efficient allocation of resources, internati… OL16942382W
Who owns the earth Who owns the earth Ridgeway, James More than 50 overviews on the production and consumption of specific commodities. The role of multinationals, Third World and industrialized countries is included. A variety of commodities are covere… OL1938820W
The world's material resources The world's material resources Robin Kerrod Examines some of the different materials which are widely used in our daily lives, including metals, plastics, wood, fibres, glass and concrete. Looks at the raw materials used and where they come fr… OL27063459W
Raw materials & foreign policy Raw materials & foreign policy International Economic Studies Institute (Washington, D.C.) A compendium of essays about raw material dependence on foriegn sources, vacillating between a protectionist view calling for govenmental intervention in the terms and conditions of trade, and a mark… OL6918014W