Introduction to Green Chemistry
STEM Explained
Green chemistry is a field that looks at the sustainability of products and processes designed by people.
Luke Humphries
Career Profiles
Director, Process Development
I lead teams of scientists to discover and develop the best ways of making drug molecules for clinical trials.
Chemical Reactions: Conditions & Speeds
Backgrounders
Learn about the special conditions that let some chemical reactions take place.
Catalytic Converters
STEM Explained
Learn about how catalytic converters make vehicle emissions less harmful.
What speeds up a chemical reaction?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.
How is Ethanol Made?
Backgrounders
Ethanol is a biofuel that can power a car. Learn about the enzymes, catalysts and processes like fermentation involved in ethanol production.