All Applications of chemistry articles – Page 4
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NewsRecycling PVC with electrolysis
New method for recycling poly(vinylchloride) uses electrolysis to extract valuable chlorinated products
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NewsRecycling catalysts with electrochemistry
Use this research context to show students how, and why, industry recover their catalysts
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ResourceDisplacement 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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FeatureHow chemistry keeps trains on track
Read about the science that’s been keeping trains chugging along for centuries
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NewsA hybrid recycling process for mixed plastics
Investigate plastic and recycling through the combined power of chemistry and biology
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NewsHigh capacity batteries that can biodegrade in situ
Explore biodegradable electrochemistry with this innovation to healthcare and pollution
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FeatureThe science behind emergency oxygen
How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations
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ArticleWhat are Halloween costume masks made from?
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks
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NewsElectrolysis can conjure hydrogen fuel from air
Air humidity could be the key to sustainable hydrogen power
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FeatureMinibeasts with chemical superpowers
Discover how insect and arachnid defence mechanisms are being used for new medicines and technologies
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NewsHigh pressure forces heavy hydrogen to act like a metal
Explore metallic bonding and isotopes with this latest research looking at metallic hydrogen
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NewsSpiderwebs used as microplastic pollution screens
Airborne plastic can make up a tenth of a spiderweb’s weight. What can it tell us about the life cycle of plastic and recycling in our cities?
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FeatureCarbon monoxide poisoning
Chemists are developing new detection and treatment methods for this deadly gas
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NewsComposite fibre could protect firefighters from extreme heat
The next-generation aerogel with superior thermal insulation could be used to make heat protective clothing and spacecraft shielding
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NewsTransforming the catalytic potential of metals
Designer catalysts are breaking the known rules of reactions
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NewsLunar soil offers a promising catalyst
The Moon’s surface offers potential for ‘extraterrestrial photosynthesis’ to make oxygen, hydrogen and other fuels
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FeatureMoving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Recent steep price increases could push us towards renewable energy
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NewsCompact reverse osmosis to make potable water
Meet the students who have desiged a cheap and portable desalinating water bottle