Chemistry in its element podcast

Batteries: The bedrock of the sustainable future

2021-06-01

Chemistry in its element

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In this special podcast produced in partnership with Waters Corporation, find out how understanding the chemistry and materials that go into batteries marks the first step towards making them safer and increasing energy density, and unlocks new opportunities for reuse and recycling

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Batteries: The bedrock of the sustainable future
2021-06-01
21:33
In this special podcast produced in partnership with Waters Corporation, find out how understanding the chemistry and materials that go into batteries marks the first step towards making them safer and increasing energy density, and unlocks new opportunities for reuse and recycling
Cinnamaldehyde: Chemistry in its element
2020-12-21
7:44
How did a tree bark from Sri Lanka become one of the essential flavours of the festive season? We explore the history of cinnamon and the compound that gives it its distinctive taste and aroma
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A compound so explosively unstable that nobody has been able to measure how sensitive it is without it, well, exploding.
Ochre: Chemistry in its element
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7:33
How one of mankind's oldest pigments helped shepherds secure their sheep and inspired one of the most popular songs of the twentieth century
Maltodextrin: Chemistry in its element
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7:27
A sweet compound that provides ample energy for extreme endurance events – find out how maltodextrin helped Anna Ploszajski swim the English channel
Ionic liquids: Chemistry in its element
2020-11-20
11:53
Liquid salts, ionic melts, fused salts, or ionic glasses – call them what you like, these much-hyped solvents show great promise. Katrina Krämer speaks to chemical engineer Jason Bara about ionic liquids.
Chlorhexidine: Chemistry in its element
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8:09
An antimicrobial compound that kills bacteria and viruses quickly – found in some of the most colourful antiseptic solutions
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7:37
Does asparagus give you foul-smelling urine? Helen Arney investigates asparagusic acid, and the lavatorial genetic lottery that controls whether or not you can smell its distinctive aroma
Glycyrrhizic acid: Chemistry in its element
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6:57
A sweet treat with a deadly trick for Halloween – glycyrrhizic acid, or glycyrrhizin, is found in black liquorice and sweeter than sucrose, but can cause heart problems and even prove fatal if consumed in excess
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6:47
Also known as 'milk of amnesia', propofol helps to prevent perception of pain in surgery – just don't forget its dangerous side

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