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Direct linkSt. John, Pamela M.; Kienzle, Scott D.; Flood, Brianna M.; Moody, Troy V.; DePaola, Nicole F.; Mass, Spencer – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
With the enormous reliance on plastics in the world today, bisphenol A, an additive used in the synthesis of many plastics, such as polycarbonate, has been found almost everywhere in our environment including in soil, in natural waters, and inside organisms including humans. A multidisciplinary experiment is presented that involves using flatworms…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Plastics, Science Experiments, Animals
Tamburini, Fiona; Kelly, Thomas; Weerapana, Eranthie; Byers, Jeffery A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
Paper to Plastics (P2P) is an interdisciplinary program that combines chemistry and biology in a research setting. The goal of this project is 2-fold: to engage students in scientific research and to educate them about sustainability and biodegradable materials. The scientific aim of the project is to recycle unwanted office paper to the useful…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Biology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Summer Programs
Zhu, Jie; Zhang, Mingjie; Liu, Qingwei – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
A novel experiment for the extraction of lycopene from tomato paste without the use of an organic solvent is described. The experiment employs polymer, green, and analytical chemistry. This environmentally friendly extraction is more efficient and requires less time than the traditional approach using an organic solvent. The extraction is…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Food, Environmental Education
