Best Bctl Podcasts (2024)

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An expert-guided tour of battery chemistry 33:33

9d ago33:33

33:33

Strap in for this charged up conversation. Battery chemistry is a topic we’ve touched on before and is one we’ve committed to exploring further in this season. This conversation with Dr. Heather Platt, Co-Founder and Chief Battery Scientist at Platt Engineering Solutions, takes us on an expert-guided tour of battery chemistry. This conversation qui…

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Mid-season reveal: new episodes on battery tech, PFAS, and sustainability coming soon 6:21

1M ago6:21

6:21

Join our host, Dr. Paolo Braiuca, as he chats with some of the most fascinating scientists around the globe doing trailblazing work in a variety of fields and industries. Learn about their personal stories, notable contributions, and the enthusiasm for discovery that unites them all. This is a podcast for anyone who wants to learn more about scienc…

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The life-altering impact of one chemist’s sabbatical 31:39

3M ago31:39

31:39

Anyone that’s followed this podcast will know that Paolo’s final question to each guest is, “What advice would you like to share with younger scientists just starting their career?” Here, our guest, Dr. Monte Helm, professor of chemistry at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, shares advice that he clearly lives by, which is, “… be flexib…

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Cross-coupling, catalysis and one chemist’s move to tech 35:21

4M ago35:21

35:21

Most of us don’t grow up across the street from a chemistry building or know from an early age that we want to be a scientist, but Alan Dyke, VP of Business Development for ProChem, Inc. (CTO of Boulder Scientific Company at the time of the interview) did and became a chemist. Dr. Alan Dyke, former colleague, and friend of Paolo’s, shares his caree…

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Flip the script. Meet your host, Paolo. 33:05

4M ago33:05

33:05

Bringing Chemistry to Life is as much about the people behind the science as it is about the science itself. We’ve been remiss in sharing a bit more about the creator and host! In this unique episode we flip the script and move Paolo from the host chair to the guest chair to hear his story. From Paolo’s childhood memories watching his father fix el…

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Shining a photochemical light on undergraduate research 33:00

5M ago33:00

33:00

With four seasons under our belt, we’ve heard some amazing stories about how our guests have found, or often “stumbled” into, their careers in science. We’ve also had many conversations where past guests have passionately discussed the importance of their early career teachers as well as what teaching does for them in their current careers. This co…

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A high-performance career in liquid chromatography 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

After realizing at a young age that rock and roll might be a better hobby than a career, our guest chose chemistry and chromatography as his path, and he’s rocked that career choice! In this fun and engaging conversation, you’ll meet Frank Steiner, PhD, Senior Manager of Product Applications, and Scientific Advisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, who …

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AI and the man catalyzing a bio-revolution 34:51

6M ago34:51

34:51

Protein biology has always been grounded in the relationship between structure and function but how we determine structure has changed dramatically. While it’s still common to crystallize a protein for X-ray diffraction and then back calculate its structure, supercomputing-powered, AI-driven tools have revolutionized approaches to getting a protein…

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Batteries unplugged: past, present and the electrifying future 34:31

7M ago34:31

34:31

Electricity undeniably changed the world and enabled countless other technologies. Now, via storage and mobile access to electrical energy, batteries are positioned to further enable us as a species. So, it is the perfect time to get to know battery technology innovator and entrepreneur, Dr. Simon Engelke, Founder and Chair of Battery Associates, a…

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The most famous unknown — the periodic table 35:34

11M ago35:34

35:34

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of t…

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C.R.E.A.M. – Chemistry rules everything around me 32:31

12M ago32:31

32:31

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of t…

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The electrifying chemistry of the nitrogen cycle 34:39

1y ago34:39

34:39

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of t…

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From an F in chemistry to 40 years in chemicals 33:53

1y ago33:53

33:53

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of t…

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Electronics for the human body 32:14

1y ago32:14

32:14

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of t…

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The Extra-Terrestrial Chemist 32:20

1y ago32:20

32:20

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the guest content sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of the…

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Women in chemistry: learnings from one of the greatest 32:17

1y ago32:17

32:17

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of t…

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Chemistry, Computers, and Humans 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the guest content sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of the…

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The Father of Green Chemistry 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of t…

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The Chemists' Charisma 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

36:07

Visit https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and guest content and resources, which includes links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access the extended video version of this episode via our YouTube channel to hear, and see, more of…

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On solid state materials, electrochemistry and the importance of roots 37:42

2y ago37:42

37:42

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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Energy harvesting and self-sustainable greenhouses 34:09

2y ago34:09

34:09

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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Drugging the undruggable 34:09

2y ago34:09

34:09

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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Shining a new light on chemistry 31:39

2y ago31:39

31:39

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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A fresh perspective on the development of new drugs 31:45

2y ago31:45

31:45

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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On the COVID pill and other process chemistry tales 31:50

2y ago31:50

31:50

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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Perovskites and the future of science in Mexico 31:08

2y ago31:08

31:08

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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Imagination and the chemistry of the things around us 32:22

2y ago32:22

32:22

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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Making impossible molecules 21:47

2y ago21:47

21:47

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can access the …

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Fuel the world with light - the wonders of nano-magnesium 28:22

2+ y ago28:22

28:22

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.thermofisher.com/chemistry-podcast/ to access the extended video version of this episode and the episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. You can also access…

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Season 3 Trailer 4:33

2+ y ago4:33

4:33

Over 80,000 Laboratory Chemicals are now consolidated under the Thermo Scientific brand. This unified portfolio is now available at thermofisher.com/chemicals along with everything else you need to focus on your science. All of our podcast guests have been recognized by the C&EN Talented 12 program, presented by Thermo Fisher Scientific. If you kno…

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The chemical immunology revolution 30:24

2+ y ago30:24

30:24

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. Dr. Lingyin Li is strong and determined and smart and brave. She knows…

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Bioorthogonal chemistry, tuberculosis, and making the best of opportunities 31:29

2+ y ago31:29

31:29

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. Sometimes you feel like you missed an opportunity, or didn’t make the …

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Materials of tomorrow to recycle materials of today 32:42

3y ago32:42

32:42

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. Every day, tons of potentially valuable materials are discarded in var…

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Sustainability as an entrepreneurial choice 30:51

3y ago30:51

30:51

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. Sustainability is a trendy word that is often abused, especially when …

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Fresh urban water 33:22

3y ago33:22

33:22

Great scientists look at the world around them, identify problems and think about how their area of expertise can provide a solution. This is what Jessica Ray does. In her native St. Louis, she experienced regular urban flooding and grew up familiar with the problem of managing urban wastewater. When, later in life, her studies took her to Californ…

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The charm of the forgotten elements 32:24

3y ago32:24

32:24

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. There is one thing Robert Gilliard, Jr. refutes categorically; that th…

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Questioning the limits of Moore’s law 30:11

3y ago30:11

30:11

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. The unstoppable progress in computational power that we have experienc…

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The chemistry of outer space 30:09

3y ago30:09

30:09

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. The only chemistry we know is what we can experience on our planet, or…

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Rethinking catalysis 31:30

3y ago31:30

31:30

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. Modern synthetic chemistry relies on a rich toolbox of chemical transf…

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Why do things happen where they do? 28:17

3y ago28:17

28:17

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. Laura-Isobel McCall is a chemical cartographer. She has a fundamental …

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Chemistry: a modern American dream 35:07

3y ago35:07

35:07

Visit https://thermofisher.com/bctl to register for your free Bringing Chemistry to Life T-shirt and https://www.alfa.com/en/chemistry-podcasts/ to access our episode summary sheet, which contains links to recent publications and additional content recommendations for our guest. There are exciting stories of life-changing experiences thanks to scie…

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Nanometric mega-libraries 31:45

3y ago31:45

31:45

For decades the pharmaceutical industry has synthesized millions of molecular entities in the pursuit of novel biological activities. These huge compound libraries have always been considered a treasure trove of potential new drugs for a plethora of new therapeutic targets. With the huge progress in laboratory automation and high-throughput technol…

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Watching chemistry as it happens 31:04

3y ago31:04

31:04

Life is the result of an incredibly complex mix of chemical reactions, all happening at the same time, influencing each other. These apparently chaotic and incomprehensible systems are elegantly regulated at organ, tissue and even cellular and sub-cellular level. Most of these chemical phenomena are not fully understood and the scale and complexity…

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Chemical computers and other tales from a theoretical mind 34:59

3y ago34:59

34:59

Theoretical chemistry is one of those subjects that can intimidate even the most passionate experimental chemist. Complex theories rooted in super-advanced mathematics to model a chemical bond length are not everyone’s cup of tea. Yet it does not have to be like that and it takes brilliant minds like Brenda Rubenstein’s to make it so elegantly obvi…

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Stronger magnets, stronger science 36:50

3+ y ago36:50

36:50

Since the elucidation of the DNA structure by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1951, the importance of understanding the three-dimensional structure of biomolecules has become obvious. Over the last few decades scientists have resolved the structure of thousands of complex biomolecules enabling incredible innovations in drug design, biological and…

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One person’s waste is another's treasure 31:37

3+ y ago31:37

31:37

80% of waste water gets discharged untreated, which causes some of the most urgent environmental issues facing our planet. However, Dr. William Tarpeh, nominated as one of The Root 100's most influential African Americans, views waste water is an incredible resource that contains many valuable components and represents an untapped economic opportun…

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What happens in the microscale doesn’t stay in the microscale 32:37

3+ y ago32:37

32:37

Common phenomena, observed by most in their daily experience, can be surprisingly misunderstood and even mysterious! Genuine curiosity, an open mind, and good dose of creativity are the necessary ingredients for the most exciting scientific discoveries. This is the take-home message of our fascinating discussion with Dr. Lauren Zarzar, who studies …

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Super smooth microchips 29:37

3+ y ago29:37

29:37

If you thought chemistry is basically just boiling stinky mixtures in a flask, this is the episode for you. There is no better demonstration for how chemistry is foundational to practically all sciences and technologies. What Dr. Tina Li does at CMC Materials is finding new ways to ensure semiconductor layers in electronic components manufacturing …

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There's chemistry in the air! 30:04

3+ y ago30:04

30:04

If you thought a career in science means spending your best years in a dark laboratory for long, boring hours doing routine experiments, think again! Dr. Cora Young, from York University in Toronto, does a significant part of her environmental chemistry work in the field. From measuring air quality in residential and business spaces, to going high …

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Reinventing plastics, one reaction at a time 30:04

3+ y ago30:04

30:04

Polymer chemistry has been one of the main disruptive forces in the last few decades, having a profound impact on materials used in all applications, enabling new technologies and profoundly impacting everyone’s life. Polymers are at the core of modern material science and despite having generated some concerning environmental challenges, it’s hard…

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