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Chemistry in its element

Chemistry World
Atomic Radius
Water
Vanadium
American Association For the Advancement Of Science
Plasma Chemistry
RNA
DNA
Diabetes
Laboratory Sustainability
NMC Cathodes
LFP Cathodes
Battery Recycling
Alphagenome
Google Deepmind
Genomics
PFAS
Cystic Fibrosis
Proteins
Drug Discovery
Science Funding

A weekly tour of the periodic table, from Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes631Founded10 years ago
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This week, we are celebrating Chemistry World's Battery Week with a special battery-themed episode! We discuss the race between cathode materials for electric vehicles and a new photocatalyst capable of turning plastic waste into hydrogen and value-a... more

This week, we discuss vanadium's potential in the medical field and the changes you can make in our lab to reduce your carbon footprint, with Jennifer Newton and Emma Pewsey.

Many are familiar with vanadium's role in metal production, but did you k... more

This week, we discuss how to ensure experimental instruments are truly inert and chemistry's answer to the fate of the Mary Celeste, with Phillip Broadwith and Mason Wakley.

A new study has demonstrated how unexpected results can arise from experim... more

This week, we discuss the peculiarities of water's behaviour and how science sleuths are fighting disinformation with Philip Robinson and Emma Pewsey.

A recent study from researchers at Stockholm University has found the existence of a critical poi... more

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 437 ratings
  • We miss you

    Sad that the series has ended, it was so interesting. Please come back!! 😭😭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KJP08
    United States2 years ago
  • Educational and Entertaining!

    This podcast is perfectly bite sized. It presents chemical and historical information on various compounds and elements in an effective and entertaining manner. I particularly enjoy the multiple different narrators.

    Edit: just finished relistening to this podcast 2 years later, and it holds up just as well the second time through! I particularly enjoyed the comedic physical descriptors of the shapes of compounds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast Peruser
    Canada3 years ago
  • Extremely informative

    One of the best podcasts out there. Such a shame they stopped producing any more episodes. Please please please bring it back. This podcast is the SOLE REASON i decided to become a doctor of chemistry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mudaser25
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Awesome

    Do you know how sometimes you go searching for podcasts, and click follow on the interesting titles so you can go back later? Sometimes you might not even pay attention to who produced it. No? I do this all the time.

    Imagine my great delight to hear Dr. Chris Smith is part of this. I will update this review when I get caught up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It's All Gooey and Sticky
    United States5 years ago
  • Finally returns after a long hiatus. One of the best podcasts.

    Podcast Addict
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    reticentnoodle
    5 years ago

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Q: What potential barriers exist for scaling these technologies?
Resource supply, especially cobalt, geopolitical risks, and the need for cost reduction; also the integration of high-performance charging and the overall system sustainability.
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Q: How does the aging process affect NMC versus LFP?
Aging is mainly important for NMC to ensure the right crystal structure for lithium intercalation, extending performance, while LFP requires less aging due to its inherent stability.
Battery week 2026: The EV cathode race & battery-recycling | The chemical breakdown podcast
Q: What are the key differences between the two cathode chemistries?
NMC offers higher energy density and longer range but at higher cost and resource intensity, while LFP is cheaper, generally longer lasting, but with a shorter range; regional preferences also reflect cost and supply considerations.
The two states of water & science sleuths | The chemical breakdown podcast
Q: How long has this idea been around, and what has changed with recent experiments?
The idea dates back around a century but gained serious computational and experimental support only in the last few decades, with modern techniques bringing clearer spectral signatures near the proposed critical point.
The two states of water & science sleuths | The chemical breakdown podcast
Q: How did they do it, and what does this mean for our understanding of water?
They explore a region of water's phase diagram at high pressure and low temperature, using rapid heating and controlled conditions to probe whether liquid water truly splits into high-density and low-density states, which would indicate a liquid-liquid critical point.

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A concise, chemistry-forward show that takes listeners on a weekly tour of the periodic table, pairing deep dives into individual elements with broader science topics, history, and the role of chemistry in society. Episodes frequently blend accessible explanations of chemical concepts with storytelling about research, discovery, and the people behind the science, making complex ideas approachable for students, educators, and curious professionals alike. The program is noted for its engaging narrators, thoughtful coverage of both fundamental chemistry and its real-world applications, and a focus on clear, lay-friendly science communication. It's probably especially appealing to listeners who enjoy bite-sized chemistry history, practical lab ... more

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