Chemistry

Chemistry episodes:

• 11.18.2014

  Ernst Chain lecture 2014: Professor Michael Levitt Modelling the molecules of life

  Professor Michael Levitt winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry talks about the impact of computing power on the progress of modern biology

  
• 10.29.2013

  Computational chemistry

  Dr Ian Gould on how the winners of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry developed a method to combine quantum mechanics and molecular mechanics. (Extract 2 of 3 from the Imperial Podcast 30 October 2013)

  
• 10.21.2013

  Scientists untangle nanotubes to release their 'potential' in the electronics industry

  Researchers have demonstrated how to produce electronic inks for the development of new applications using the 'wonder material', carbon nanotubes.

  
• 01.17.2013

  Clearing the air: asbestos, cigarette smoke and nanoparticles

  Professor Terry Tetley delivers her inaugural lecture on the effect of cigarettes, asbestos and nanoparticles on air quality and lung health

  
• 01.17.2012

  ICRL Lecture: Molecules and Nanostructures for Solar Energy Conversion - James R. Durrant (9.6.11)

  This presentation describes how new solar energy conversion technologies will enable us to harness solar energy efficiently with low cost materials and devices, focusing on the photochemistry of solar energy conversion in such systems

  
• 11.17.2011

  Fleming's fungus still surprising scientists

  Eighty years after the discovery of penicillin, gene sequencing has revealed new secrets about the mould that kickstarted the antimicrobial revolution.

  
• 09.19.2011

  I'm a Scientist

  A film about scientists. Professor Stephen Curry interviews six different scientists to find how how they got interested and what drives them in their life and work.

  
• 09.13.2011

  Make ice cream the thermodynamicists way

  Dr Erich Muller, reader in thermodynamics at Imperial College London demonstrates how to make ice cream with a fire extinguisher. For more information please visit: www.imperial.ac.uk/people/e.muller

  
• 03.25.2011

  Extract 3 of 4 from the Imperial College Podcast 1 March 2011

  Your Life on Mars: Professor Tom Welton (Chemistry) discusses the book, luxury item and companion he would take on a trip to Mars

  
• 02.23.2011

  Extract 3 of 4 from the Imperial College Podcast June 2010: Professor David Phillips on Photochemistry

  Professor David Phillips on his career exploring chemistry driven by light

  
• 02.17.2011

  Stereochemistry Year 1 Lecture 3

  This is the third lecture of a 3 lecture series on stereochemistry given to 1st year Chemistry undergraduates at Imperial College London

  
• 02.17.2011

  Stereochemistry Year 1 Lecture 2

  This is the second lecture of a 3 lecture series on stereochemistry given to 1st year Chemistry undergraduates at Imperial College London

  
• 02.17.2011

  Stereochemistry Year 1 Lecture 1

  This is the first lecture of a 3 lecture series on stereochemistry given to first year Chemistry undergraduate students at Imperial College London

  
• 12.10.2010

  International Year of Chemistry 2011

  Professor Molly Stevens discusses her work for the International Year of Chemistry 2011

  
• 12.06.2010

  Chemistry for a cleaner world

  Our society depends totally on the product of the chemicals industry, but the production of these products can lead to harm to the environment. In this lecture Tom Welton will show you just how many chemical products we use every...

  
• 09.20.2010

  Science in Fashion

  Fabrican Spray-on fabric showcased in the laboratory and on the catwalk by Dr Manel Torres, Spanish fashion designer and visiting academic at Imperial.

  
• 07.01.2010

  DTC Den 2010

  PhD student teams pitch their ideas to claim £20,000 of funding in a Dragon's Den style competition. For more: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_2-7-2010-13-25-51

  
• 06.25.2010

  Chemical photography

  Professor Sergei Kazarian talks about his Chemical Photography stand at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

  
• 03.18.2010

  Imperial researchers discover chemical that weakens superbug

  Dr Ed Tate tells us how his team found a chemical that could make Clostridium difficile susceptible to antibiotics

  
• 03.17.2010

  First ever 3D image of superbug toxin revealed in Imperial research

  Professor Neil Fairweather and Dr Kate Brown talk about how they produced the first ever 3D image of a disease-causing Clostridium difficile toxin

  
• 12.17.2009

  Chemical Christmas Crackers

  Professor David Phillips, department of chemistry, presents this years Annual Children's Christmas Demonstration Lecture

  
• 12.04.2009

  Molecular Cooking is Cooking: Molecular Gastronomy is a Scientific Activity

  If you have ever been surprised and impressed by an unusual serving of emulsion, a helping of frothy foam, or a plate of frozen gases as your meal, the chances are that Herve This and his gastronomic research will be...

  
• 12.03.2008

  Professor Sergei Kazarian discusses being awarded an ERC Advanced Grant

  Professor Sergei Kazarian describes his award winning research into developing new chemical analysis techniques