All Materials articles – Page 12

Review
Nanotechnologies: principles, applications, implications and hands-on activities

2014-05-08T00:00:00Z

Teaching the tiny
The Mole
Catalytic metals and their uses

2014-05-01T13:08:00Z

Learn about catalysts based on the transition metals and find out how they are used in catalytic converters to clean up exhaust fumes.
Resource
Polymers

Understanding the formation and properties of polymers gives an insight into how they are used in everyday life. The chemistry involved is varied and links together many aspects of the subject including an introduction to organic chemistry, ions, structure and bonding. The activities that include both practicals and questions help ...
Elements
Aluminium

2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the element that’s so useful, so abundant, but so difficult to extract
News
Printing graphene onto 3D surfaces

2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Scaling up for flexible electronics
Resource
The Great Recovery

The Great Recovery is an RSA project launched in September 2012 supported by Technology Strategy Board and key industrial players.
Feature
The science of sorting

2013-09-02T00:00:00Z

Many of the UK's local authorities collect recyclable waste mixed together in the same bin. Mike Tingle discovers how differences in chemical and physical properties are used to separate a wide variety of materials
Resource
Chemistry in your Bathroom resource

In association with CRODA

Discover how Croda products transform your bathroom from disarray to a fully functionable and clean bathroom with this resource explaining the chemistry behind these products. Please note that some aspects of the resource are no longer interactive/functional.
Resource
Make a Grtäzel cell

In association with The Solar Spark at the University of Edinburgh

Make a dye sensitised solar cell using household items such as raspberries.
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
Lesson plan
Year 9 chemistry day

Introduce the fun aspects of polymers with plastic milk and bouncing custard
Resource
Wash Bag Chemistry

‘Wash Bag Chemistry’ has the potential to be a truly cross curricular activity. The Business Studies department in a school can take on the task of compiling the product reports and teaching the business outcomes that could be covered. The Art department could also be involved –pupils could design logos ...
Experiment
Snap, crackle and snot

Investigate some of the weird and wonderful properties of solids, liquids and gases, in this range of experiments
The Mole
Trade secrets... How to make a printed circuit board

2013-07-01T12:59:00Z

Secrets of the trade: Jonathan Hare explores the chemistry behind your favourite gadgets
The Mole
Why are there colours in soap bubbles?

2013-05-01T08:44:00Z

Explore the chemistry of bubbles and what causes the colours we can see in them, and find out how you can experiment with soap films and bubbles yourself.
Feature
Textile conservation

2013-05-01T00:00:00Z

Anita Quye explains how to look after fragile fabrics for future generations
Elements
Tungsten

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

John Emsley looks at the heavy metal that makes light work of tough jobs
Feature
Paper conservation

2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

History is written on paper and chemistry is at the heart of paper conservation
Elements
Tin

2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Education in Chemistry, John Emsley takes a look at the 50th element
Resource
On This Day - Dec 07 : First thermosetting plastic

“Bakelite” (polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolan- hydride) takes its name from its inventor, the Belgian chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland.