All Sustainable energy articles
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IdeasTeach justice and cooperation through chemistry
Link forensic science and the Covid-19 pandemic to your lessons on instrumental analysis, separation techniques, data interpretation and health with UN sustainable development goals 16 and 17
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Solar technology engineer
Ryley develops cutting-edge solar cell technology to make solar power cheaper and more efficient so that this renewable source of energy can become more mainstream.
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PhD researcher
Lizzie investigates new battery materials for lithium-ion batteries which power devices such as smart phones, laptops and electric vehicles.
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Section leader, wind
Maria develops new and innovative coatings for wind turbines so that they can generate more renewable energy for longer.
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Research fellow, battery recycling
Zubera is discovering ways to recycle precious materials from electric car batteries.
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Iron: a fiery future
In this activity students are required to apply their understanding of redox to identify which metal is oxidised and which is reduced in a series of displacement reactions
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Sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
From synthesising ammonia to keeping your school laboratory green, here’s how to link UN Sustainable development goal 15 to your teaching
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E10 petrol and climate change | 14–16 years
Fuel your learners’ understanding about fermentation and bioethanol, and check recall and application of knowledge while developing student literacy
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Teach your students about sustainable production and consumption
Easy ways to bring UN sustainable development goal 12 into your teaching of life cycle assessments, polymers and batteries
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Sustainable consumption: individual action | 14–16 years
A research and reflect activity to get your learners thinking about the materials they consume and the impact of individual actions
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Fossil fuels and global carbon emissions
Classroom activity where learners explore and debate the issues around fossil fuels, energy and global carbon emissions
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Slot sustainable energy into your teaching
Useful tips and activities to link UN sustainable development goal 7 to your lessons on energy, hydrogen, sustainability and esterification
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Interview
‘To find a carbon-neutral and commercially feasible way to produce hydrogen’
Meet Ramy Salemdeeb, an engineer whose passion for the environment and problem-solving has led him from Palestine to Scotland
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Carbon dioxide catalysis making jet fuel
Use this starter slide to begin your lessons on catalysts or ways of reducing global warming
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Interview
‘We can’t get rid of fossil fuels and not have an alternative’
Meet Phil Mercer, a chemist helping plan for a new lithium mine in Cornwall
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Making materials from biomass
Biomass is regularly used as fuel, but have we been overlooking this sustainable resource as a source of chemical building blocks?
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Plant-based plastics | 11–14 years
Put chemistry into context and encourage your 11–14 students to use their critical thinking skills with these classroom activities
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Laboratory technician and higher apprentice, solar
Rebekka tests and finds ways to improve solar panels whilst balancing her studies towards her Foundation Degree apprenticeship
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New power, old batteries
Closing the loop in lithium-ion battery recycling from electric cars
