essential₂air

Chemistry is key to cleaner air. Our scientists are developing new energy sources, including solar power, biofuels, and hydrogen technologies that promise to reduce or even eliminate harmful emissions. Products of chemistry, such as activated carbon filters, are already helping to trap pollutants before they are released into the atmosphere.

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American chemistry produces the active ingredient in aspirin, classified by the World Health Organization as “essential” and responsible for reducing and preventing thousands of heart attacks.

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Chemistry's Role in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

How are today’s detergents able to clean effectively without hot water? How can planes and automobiles carry more cargo over greater distances using less fuel? What makes today’s homes and buildings more energy-efficient? What helps make renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind power more effective? In many cases, the answer is chemistry. » learn more

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Retrofitting School Buses

Of the approximately 450,000 school buses on American roads, some 50 percent can be retrofitted with new emission control equipment. The EPA says American children spend three billion hours each year on school buses—and while they are the safest way for children to get to school, exposure to particulates from their diesel engine exhaust needs to be limited for health reasons. » learn more

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High-Performance Homes: Chemistry Helps Reduce our Environmental Impact

The secret to energy efficiency in the home, as every homeowner knows, is great insulation and sealants. With the help of chemistry, there is now a great way to plug the leaks and prevent your conditioned air from “going through the roof.” Find out how chemistry is helping to make buildings more sustainable so they can reduce their impact on the environment over time. » learn more

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Stand Up and Cheer for Fuel-Saving Tires

“Where the rubber hits the road” is an old expression referring to a pivotal moment – the point where a theory is put to the test. But these days the expression should probably be “Where the engineered compounds hit the road,” though that might not be as catchy. » learn more

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Chemistry is Key to Conservation

The business of chemistry is creating energy conservation solutions, playing a key role in creating energy efficiency processes and products, saving money and helping to protect the environment. » learn more

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