Chemistry

The chemistry of delicious flavors, enticing aromas, and possibly cancer

Chemistry / /

Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon and crispy toast can be a delicious way to start your morning. The bacon’s slight curls with crispy edges and the bread’s golden brown coloring are both caused by the same chemical reaction. Also known as the “browning reaction,” the Maillard reaction occurs during many different cooking […]

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Thermal Insulation Through Optimum Disorder

Chemistry, Physics / /

The fundamental principles of thermal conduction are outlined by Fourier’s Law. This law states that the rate of heat transfer via conduction through a material is directly proportional to that material’s thermal conductivity (k), cross-sectional area, and temperature gradient. Just as a pressure gradient is the driving force behind any fluid transport, a temperature gradient,

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