Chemistry Podcast
1) 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
Ernst Chain lecture 2014: Professor Michael Levitt Modelling the molecules of life
55:09 | Nov 18th, 2014
2) Good vibrations
Dr Safa Shoaee (Chemistry) on her recent finding that solar cells are more efficient when music is played, and prefer Adele to Beethoven. (Extract 3 of 4 from the Imperial College Podcast 11 December ...Show More
3) Jiggling molecules
Modelling how molecules build structures is important to many industrial processes.
4) 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)
5) 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.
6) Molecules on best behaviour: The engineering of molecular systems
Professor Claire Adjiman (Chemical Engineering) delivers her inaugural lecture on how modelling molecules enhances many industrial processes.
7) 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...Show More
8) 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.
9) 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
10) 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