S10 E5: Life Cycle Assessments and Reducing the Use of Limited Resources

In this episode we look at the Haber Process, the conditions needed and the compromises. Along with the production of NPK fertilisers and a comparison between industrial production and lab based production.

This this episode we look at the properties of Materials and how that can determine the use. Along with corrosion of metals and how they can be protected.

In this episode we look briefly at the properties and uses of various Ceramics, Composites and Polymers.

In this episode we look at what a life cycle assessment is and briefly about reducing the use of limited resources

In this episode we look at alternative methods for extracting metals - phytomining and bioleaching

In this episode we look at waste water and how it's treated to keep our freshwater from being polluted

This episode looks briefly at the methods and some questions that can be asked linked to the potable water Required Practical

A brief look at the Earth's resources, sustainable development and Potable water

The first in a series of podcasts designed to help students revise for their AQA Chemistry GCSE exams. This first episode simply outlines my hope for this set of podcasts.