ChemMatters Archive
ChemMatters is produced by the American Chemical Society in October, December, February, and April. The archive gives you access to all of ChemMatters’ past articles, dating back to February 1983. The most recently released issue is available through a complimentary subscription, if you chose to receive one when you joined AACT.
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Cellulosic Ethanol: A Fuel of the Future?In the future, ethanol could be a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to gasoline, especially if it is produced from agricultural waste. The current challenge is to find an economical way to extract ethanol from agricultural waste.
Issue Date | April 2016
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Chemistry Helps Athlete Keep MovingChandler Smith, now a college student, has been wearing a prosthetic leg and foot since he was 18 months old. Thanks to chemistry, the prosthetics he has been wearing over the years have allowed him to follow his dream of becoming an athlete.
Issue Date | April 2016
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Frozen Fish Stick BluesSome fish contain relatively large amounts of mercury. Where does this mercury come from, and why does it remain inside the fish that ingest them?
Issue Date | April 2016
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Open for Discussion | Can Smells Harm You?Most of us try to avoid bad smells, but what if you had to stay in a smelly room for a while (for a meeting or at a friend’s house)? Could the bad smell make you sick?
Issue Date | April 2016
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Activity | Homemade Lava LampIssue Date | February 2016
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As a Matter of Fact | February 2016Reducing Vehicle Emissions with Chemistry
Issue Date | February 2016
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Biomimicry: Taking Inspiration from NatureBy looking at how mussels stick to rocks, how a beetle collects water in the desert, and how the lotus plant repels water, scientists have come up with novel products that promise to improve our lives.
Issue Date | February 2016
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Kombucha: Something’s BrewingKombucha, a fizzy drink made by fermenting tea and sugar, is becoming more popular. Many people—including the author— say that kombucha gives them an energy boost and helps their digestion, even though there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.
Issue Date | February 2016
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Let’s Talk about E-CigarettesThe number of teens who are smoking e-cigarettes has tripled between 2013 and 2014. But how are e-cigarettes affecting their health, and how do they compare with regular cigarettes?
Issue Date | February 2016
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Open for Discussion | Just How Much Salt Do We Need?How do we determine how much salt we need? By looking at people’s diets and how their diets affect their health. Sounds easy? Actually, it’s not.
Issue Date | February 2016