Wilkinson's Catalyst: Chemistry in its element
Simon Cotton introduces the dynamic Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson, and the catalyst that carries his name
6 Syys 20137min
Atropine: Chemistry in its element
The poison from deadly nightshade, used in a recent attempted murder - Dan Johnson introduces atropine
4 Syys 20136min
Zinc oxide: Chemistry in its element
Brian Clegg is taken back to his childhood by zinc oxide
28 Elo 20137min
Polyacetylene: Chemistry in its element
David Lindsay explores the first of the conducting organic polymers, polyacetylene
21 Elo 20136min
Chitin: Chemistry in its element
It's the compound that creates a lucrative market from leftover lobster. Emma Stoye introduces chitin
14 Elo 20134min
Erythropoietin: Chemistry in its element
Developed to save lives, its potential to give cheats an edge was soon identified. David Lindsay explores erythropoietin
8 Elo 20136min
Curcumin: Chemistry in its element
For an aromatic curry and, potentially, a healthier life, Simon Cotton recommends curcumin
31 Heinä 20136min
Cellulose acetate: Chemistry in its element
It kept the explosions on the silver screen instead of in the projection booth - Brian Clegg on cellulose acetate
24 Heinä 20136min
