Innovate and React
Innovate and React
Podcast Description
Talking about innovations in chemistry
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The podcast explores themes around innovations in chemistry with a focus on sustainable practices and advancements in material science. Specific topics include the use of ion-exchange resins in aldol reactions, highlighted in episodes such as the effectiveness of replacing traditional sodium hydroxide with these resins, and new biodegradable bone adhesives aimed at improving fracture treatment. The show emphasizes the significance of catalysis and the development of green chemistry methods.
Talking about innovations in chemistry
Contributors:
- Dr. Kevin Hares
This episode is a dive into the dynamic world of hydrogen and its pivotal role in the future of clean energy. Key topics covered include the challenges of intermittent renewable energy sources, the mechanics and benefits of hydrogen as an energy carrier, the hurdles in hydrogen production and infrastructure, and the promise of converting hydrogen into transportable compounds like ammonia and methanol. The episode also explores the potential for hydrogen to revolutionize various industries and offer energy independence.
00:23 The Intermittency Problem in Renewable Energy
02:29 Hydrogen: The Missing Link
05:29 Hydrogen’s Versatility and Challenges
08:46 Innovative Solutions for Hydrogen Transport
12:34 Future Prospects and Challenges
15:13 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
Further reading:
- https://www.iea.org/reports/global-hydrogen-review-2024
- https://www.iea.org/reports/the-future-of-hydrogen
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s44359-025-00050-4
If you want to be part of one of the future episodes of Innovate and React send an email request to [email protected], or find me on LinkedIn.
Many thanks to aloc for the music.
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