Neil Goalby
Neil has been teaching chemistry for more than 20 years and is an experienced examiner. He is currently head of chemistry at Bancroft’s School in North East London. He is also vice chair of governors at a large comprehensive school in East London. Neil is the author of the popular chemistry revision website chemrevise.org
NewsSunlight produces thousands of compounds from plastic
Scientists dispel the theory that sunlight exposure simply fragments macroplastics that persist in the environment, but what are the implications for the environment?
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What’s carbon dioxide got to do with it?
Examining the role that CO2 plays in the supermarket’s empty shelves
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Graphene veil prevents fading
Atomically-thin graphene lattices are being used as a barrier against ageing
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Leaded petrol still poisoning London’s air
20 years after it was banned, leaded petrol remains a significant contributor to air pollution in the UK’s capital
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How microbes convert waste plastic bottles into vanillin
Show students how chemistry is upcycling plastic monomers into higher value alternative products
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A 3D-printed material replacing elephant ivory
Show your students a new context when studying composite materials and thermosetting polymers
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The whitest white paint ever is also the coolest
How paint made with barium sulfate could reduce the need for air conditioning
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Why you need A-level chemistry to study geology
Knowledge of chemistry topics such as isotopes, analytical techniques and earth science is essential for studying geology
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Why you need A-level chemistry to study dietetics
Which parts of the chemistry curriculum will your 16–18 students find useful to become a dietician?
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How to use hinge point questions effectively
They can help both you and your students learn – but what are hinge questions, and when should you ask them?
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4D printing: the next dimension in healthcare?
Use this novel concept to teach students about natural polymers, programmable materials and chemistry in medicine
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Coronavirus: the science behind handwashing
Delve into the chemistry behind the spread of this new virus
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The science of learning
Free online course: neuroscience and its potential implications for teaching
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Effective revision
Are your students staring at revision guides and fiddling with coloured pens?
