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Have you ever wondered what events inspired famous chemists? Or how chemistry research leads to new products and technologies? Or what sort of careers studying chemistry can lead to?

Faces of Chemistry is a rich collection of videos and resources about chemistry in real life, through the careers of real people.

Faces of Chemistry – Biosensors
2018-01-02T13:32:00+00:00
Find out how scientists at the material science laboratory, QMUL, develop biosensors to enhance sport performance.
Faces of Chemistry – Sun lotion
2018-01-02T12:08:00+00:00In association with CRODA
Learn from scientists at Croda about how the chemistry behind sun lotions helps protect our skin from damaging ultraviolet radiation.
Faces of Chemistry – Organic solar cells
2016-02-02T09:53:00+00:00
Explore the chemistry of organic photovoltaics (organic solar cells) as a scientist from BASF explains the technology used in the Smart Forvision car.
Faces of Chemistry – National Gallery
2014-06-23T14:44:00+01:00In association with The National Gallery
These videos look at how chemical techniques have helped solve the mystery of the Portrait of Alexander Mornauer.
Faces of Chemistry – Reckitt Benckiser: Gaviscon
2014-05-30T10:00:00+01:00In association with Reckitt Benckiser
Go behind the scenes of the Research and Development department that created Gaviscon.
Faces of Chemistry – Packaging gases
2013-08-08T15:01:00+01:00
Discover how scientists from BOC remove gases from the air and use them in food packaging and processing.
Faces of Chemistry – stories from the bio-based industries
2013-07-19T13:36:00+01:00In 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.
Faces of Chemistry – Catalysts
2013-01-09T14:25:00+00:00
Find out from scientists at Johnson Matthey how catalytic converters reduce harmful emissions produced by vehicles.
Faces of Chemistry – Hair colourant
2013-01-09T14:23:00+00:00
Learn about the chemistry of hair dyes from Procter and Gamble scientists.
Faces of Chemistry – Crop protection
2013-01-09T14:18:00+00:00
Discover how crop protection products from Syngenta help to increase yield and produce healthier crops.

A Future in Chemistry

Real-life career stories and articles to inspire and inform you about your future in chemistry

Faces of Chemistry – Women in Chemistry

By courtesy of the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Women in Chemistry series

Follow the adventures of eight leading women in chemistry and celebrate the common element that catalysed their journeys: a life-changing, chance-taking, thrill-seeking love of science.