All Green chemistry articles – Page 2

Resource
Making biodiesel │16–18 years

Practical work on making a biodiesel, as well as worksheets covering alkenes, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, calculations on biodiesel yields, ester/biodiesel production and thermochemistry
The Mole
Waste not, want not

2015-11-01T11:04:00Z

Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste
News
From chip fat to biofuel

2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

Solvent-free synthesis converts fatty acids into diesel replacement
Resource
Future Cities project

Set your learners a problem-based case study with a sustainable development project
Resource
Solar Fuels and Artificial Photosynthesis

A variety of infographics (diagrams) explaining photosynthesis, artificial photosynthesis, and the production and uses of solar fuels.
News
Improving rare earth separation

2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

Photochemistry selectively removes europium from red lamp phosphor
Feature
Golden opportunities

2014-11-20T00:00:00Z

Elinor Hughes finds out how chemists are challenging a misconception about gold
Feature
The challenge of turning industrial chemistry green

2014-09-10T00:00:00Z

Green chemistry is a maturing discipline. But the subject still holds big challenges that the next generation of chemists must tackle, as Josh Howgego reports
The Mole
When chemistry and art collide

2014-07-01T16:10:00Z

From disappearing bottles to catalytic clothing: Josh Howgego investigates how a scientist–artist duo is starting conversations about society’s future
News
Hydrogen breaks strong bonds with brute force

2014-03-06T00:00:00Z

C–H bonds smashed using just H₂ gas
Feature
The big green lab project

2014-03-06T00:00:00Z

Beverley Lucas and her colleagues give us a big green welcome to the Ecoversity of Bradford
Resource
The Great Recovery

The Great Recovery is an RSA project launched in September 2012 supported by Technology Strategy Board and key industrial players.
Resource
The impact of solar power

In association with The Solar Spark at the University of Edinburgh

Think about the benefits of solar power and the impact it can have on people’s lives
Experiment
Green plastics

Discover more about the science of green plastics with this in depth session on bio-plastics and the issues around fossil fuels
Experiment
Sunlight to electricity

Sunlight can be a powerful natural tool. Learners can explore the science of solar in this experiment, includes kit list and safety instructions
Resource
Faces of Chemistry – stories from the bio-based industries

In association with EuropaBio

Through a collection of short films, watch the story of how biobased innovation is contributing to a more sustainable, competitive and prosperous Europe.
Resource
Challenging Plants: Introduction/Pedagogical Overview

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

Plants have the potential to help us to meet many of the challenges facing Earth and its inhabitants. This PowerPoint presentation introduces the uses of plants and summarises some of the underpinning chemical principles, concepts and ideas.
Resource
Challenging Plants: Phytomanagement

In association with Reckitt Benckiser

As well as improving the appearance of our environment, plants have much to offer in terms of phytoremediation (in its many forms), phytoextraction and the potential of using plants to mine metals. This resource is designed to help students realise this potential knowledge and understand the key underpinning scientific ...
Resource
Faces of Chemistry – Catalysts

Find out from scientists at Johnson Matthey how catalytic converters reduce harmful emissions produced by vehicles.
Feature
It's not all about fuel

2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

Biofineries produce heat, power and a plethora of useful 'platform chemicals'. Are they part of the solution to our renewable energy woes? Josh Howgego finds out