Taster lecture: Powering the world with industrial chemistry
Taster lecture: Powering the world with industrial chemistry
08 Jun 2020, 10:00 – 11:00
Abstract:
Do you know that 80% of N atoms in your body have been to industrial plants? Do you know that aluminium is a symbol of wealthy and noble 200 years ago? Have you watched “Breaking Bad” and wonder which liquid can melt the bathtub? You will find answers in this taster lecture, which goes through the exciting stories in the history, the decisive innovations that have changed the world and the cutting-edge research here at UCL Chemical Engineering.
Presented by:
Dr Ryan Wang, Lecturer in UCL Chemical Engineering
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Further information
Ticketing
Open
Cost
Free
Open to
All
Availability
Yes
