Nina Notman
Nina is a freelance science writer and editor specialising in chemistry.
After finishing an organic chemistry PhD at the University of Bristol, Nina looked for a career that allowed her to indulge her love for science without being lab-based. Her first step was to join the journals team at the Royal Society of Chemistry, with a focus on guiding papers through the peer review process. Here she was given the opportunity to write magazine-style articles about some of the recently published papers, something she relished. She then joined the Chemistry World team, first as a science correspondent and later as the features editor.
In 2012, she went freelance and now writes and edits for a range of different chemistry and science education publications.
NewsReversing our reliance on fractional distillation of crude oil
Scientists use semi-permeable polymer membrane and reverse osmosis to separate mixtures of hydrocarbons and save energy
NewsVolcanic ash cloud turned brain to glass
Explore changes of state with this real-life horrible history
ArticleCuriosity rover finds missing carbon on Mars
Nasa rover uncovers groundbreaking evidence that supports theories that there was once water on Mars
NewsMedieval bear’s teeth prove historic lead pollution
Palaeontologists discover how metal extraction 1000 years ago affected wildlife
NewsSeawater system slashes methane emissions
Breakthrough reactor system aims to reduce methane emissions from waste
NewsBreakthrough method produces flexible diamond films
New method shows promise for mass producing ultrathin diamond films for use in the electronic industry
NewsSustainable foam can remove 99.9% of microplastics
Could squid shells and cotton hold the key to cleaning up microplastic pollution?
NewsAir fryers significantly reduce cooking pollution
Study highlights the impact of cooking methods on indoor air quality
NewsPorous polymer promises to combat climate crisis
This cutting-edge research is the perfect context for teaching your 14–16 learners about tackling climate change
NewsScientists find hazardous pigments in tattoo ink
Use this science research context when studying instrumental methods with your 14–16 learners
NewsNew material could help power the hydrogen economy
Cryogenic cooling enables record hydrogen storage in new material
NewsResearch reveals the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs
Isotopes help to identify the type of asteroid responsible for the catastrophic event that made dinosaurs extinct
NewsRunaway success for recycling textiles
Fast fashion context for teaching recycling and polymers to use with your 14–16 learners
NewsAlkali sponge fights climate change
Rechargeable hydrolysis produces a sustainable method for carbon capture
NewsCutting the carbon footprint of fertiliser production
Have we found a sustainable way to make nitrate from air?
NewsVaping could cause lung disease
Favourite ester flavours break down into toxic byproducts, predicts AI research
NewsElectrolysis gets a boost from metal scraps
Waste metals transformed into catalysts for clean fuel production
FeatureWhy you and your students should get involved in the Olympiad
Challenge your learners and ignite a passion for chemistry
FeatureSimply the best – classic questions from UK Chemistry Olympiads
From cheese to pop cans, favourite questions from the competition