
SUBSTANCE is a podcast about the discoveries and innovations in chemistry and beyond helping us to develop sustainable solutions. Host Joe Hanson exchanges ideas with international guests and presents visionary projects and exciting innovations.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceChemistryNatural Sciences | |||

In this episode of SUBSTANCE, host Joe Hanson explores the unique capabilities of fibers like hemp or coconut and where they can be used sustainably: From the automotive industry to coastal protection.
BASF expert Shengzhong Zhou, PhD, explains how ... more
Salt may be one of the most familiar substances in everyday life, but in this episode of SUBSTANCE, host Joe Hanson explores how a special class of salts could help decarbonize one of the most overlooked parts of the energy system: heat. With the hel... more
CO₂ is one of the gases most closely linked to global warming, but it is also deeply embedded in how modern industry and cities function. In this episode of SUBSTANCE, host Joe Hanson explores what it will take to reduce emissions in two places that ... more
Fabrics and fashion are deeply tied to sustainability – not least because the scale of production and consumption means huge volumes end up as waste or pollution. This episode of SUBSTANCE asks what it would take to “close the loop” and move fabrics ... more
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The show centers on chemistry-led innovations and sustainability, pairing deep technical discussions with real-world applications. Across episodes, listeners are treated to material science breakthroughs, decarbonization strategies, circular economy and sustainable fashion, water and agriculture tech, and innovative energy solutions like molten salts and hydrogen. Guests range from corporate sustainability leaders and researchers to practitioners presenting tangible case studies in industry, infrastructure, and community initiatives. The format often blends rigorous explainers with narrative, illustrating how new chemistry and related sciences translate into scalable, practical solutions. This mix makes the series particularly interesting f... more
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Recent guests on SUBSTANCE include:
1. Shengzhong Zhou
2. Julie Schumacher
3. Zach Royal
4. Silvia Trevisan
5. Nils Born
6. Christoph Yichl
7. Stefan Lehmann
8. Christina Dean
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