All Applications of chemistry articles – Page 2
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Recycling plastics evaluation | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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Everything you need to teach polymers at 14−16
Sharpen your teaching of polymers with these classroom ideas, activities and resources
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Using seawater to reduce our carbon footprint
Ocean carbon capture system offers a new way to tackle rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
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Nickel-loving plants help to recycle poly(ethene)
Phytomining is helping to recycle single-use plastics
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Brush up on the science of mouthwash
What chemicals are in mouthwash and is the time you use it important?
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Cold case chemistry
Discover the advances in forensic science helping solve decades-old crimes
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Preventing condensation with nanotechnology
The sunlight-activated nanofilm putting an end to misty glasses and windows
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Creating green energy from seawater
Scientists combine desalination and electrolysis to produce clean hydrogen fuel
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Extraordinary electrodes
How the next generation of rechargeable batteries will be better, safer and greener
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Lithium-ion cells worksheet | 16–18 years
Review your learners’ understanding of electrochemistry and its applications
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Recycling PVC with electrolysis
New method for recycling poly(vinylchloride) uses electrolysis to extract valuable chlorinated products
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Recycling catalysts with electrochemistry
Use this research context to show students how, and why, industry recover their catalysts
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Displacement reaction snap | 11–14 years
Consolidate learning about simple displacement reactions with this game, followed by a formative assessment activity for the whole class
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How chemistry keeps trains on track
Read about the science that’s been keeping trains chugging along for centuries
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A hybrid recycling process for mixed plastics
Investigate plastic and recycling through the combined power of chemistry and biology
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High capacity batteries that can biodegrade in situ
Explore biodegradable electrochemistry with this innovation to healthcare and pollution
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The science behind emergency oxygen
How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations
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What are Halloween costume masks made from?
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks
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Electrolysis can conjure hydrogen fuel from air
Air humidity could be the key to sustainable hydrogen power
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Minibeasts with chemical superpowers
Discover how insect and arachnid defence mechanisms are being used for new medicines and technologies