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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

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.
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Chemical Reactions: Conditions & Speeds

Backgrounders

Learn about the special conditions that let some chemical reactions take place.

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Catalytic Converters

STEM Explained

Learn about how catalytic converters make vehicle emissions less harmful.

What speeds up a chemical reaction?

What speeds up a chemical reaction?

Hands-on Activities

Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.

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How is Ethanol Made?

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Ethanol is a biofuel that can power a car. Learn about the enzymes, catalysts and processes like fermentation involved in ethanol production.