All Materials articles – Page 12
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NewsBPA substitute from paper by-product
Plant-derived plastic shows benefits of BPA without the toxicity
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NewsPiece of Earth’s interior ‘ocean’ found in diamond
Water-rich mineral points to vast stores of water 500km underground
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The MoleCatalytic metals and their uses
Learn about catalysts based on the transition metals and find out how they are used in catalytic converters to clean up exhaust fumes.
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ResourcePolymers
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 ...
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ResourceThe Great Recovery
The Great Recovery is an RSA project launched in September 2012 supported by Technology Strategy Board and key industrial players.
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FeatureThe science of sorting
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
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ResourceChemistry in your Bathroom resource
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.
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ResourceMake a Grtäzel cell
Make a dye sensitised solar cell using household items such as raspberries.
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Class experimentSunlight 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
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Lesson planYear 9 chemistry day
Introduce the fun aspects of polymers with plastic milk and bouncing custard
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ResourceWash 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 ...
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Class experimentSnap, crackle and snot
Investigate some of the weird and wonderful properties of solids, liquids and gases, in this range of experiments
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The MoleTrade secrets... How to make a printed circuit board
Secrets of the trade: Jonathan Hare explores the chemistry behind your favourite gadgets
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The MoleWhy are there colours in soap bubbles?
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.
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FeatureTextile conservation
Anita Quye explains how to look after fragile fabrics for future generations
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FeaturePaper conservation
History is written on paper and chemistry is at the heart of paper conservation