This is the first report of seven in the Challenges for the Chemical Sciences in the 21st Century series. The report is based on discussions and presentations at a workshop, and is intended to help scientists and funding agencies set short- and long-term research agendas. It focuses on the challenges for chemists and chemical engineers with respect to threat reduction, preparation, situational awareness, and threat neutralization and remediationTable of Contents


Front Matter
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Grand Challenges
3. Specific Challenges
4. Research Directions
5. Findings
Appendix A: Statement of Task
Appendix B: Biographies of Organizing Committee Members
Appendix C: Workshop Agenda
Appendix D: Workshop Presentations
Appendix E: Results of Breakout Sessions