STUDENT GUIDE

Chemistry and Energy Efficiency Background Reading

What role does chemistry play in your life? Chemistry improves our standard of living. If you take a snapshot of any moment in your life, chemistry’s effects can be measured. From the convenience of the use of synthetic material (plastic, foam polystrene, and fabrics), pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cleaning products, and industrial processes, that improve our ability to produce food and purify water, the chemistry industry has made our life more productive and sustainable.

Introduction to Chemistry and Energy Efficiency
Insulation
Fertilizer and Crop Production
Lighting
Polymers

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