Compound Interest (Andy Brunning)
Chemistry infographics creator who periodically covers nanotechnology (e.g., National Nanotechnology Day, consumer nanotech) alongside broader chemistry topics
Magnolia Petals Are Edible—Exploring Their Chemistry and Gin
Did you know magnolia petals are edible? I didn't until this year, and discovering that they are led me to this exploration of magnolia chemistry (and experiments in making magnolia gin). Learn more in the graphic here: https://www.compoundchem.com/2026/04/20/magnolia/
MOFs Earn 2025 Nobel, Revolutionizing Water and Gas Capture
Researchers working on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The latest edition of PeriodicGraphics in C&EN looks at applications of MOFs, including water harvesting, gas storage, and more: https://cen.acs.org/materials/metal-organic-frameworks/mof-metal-organic-framework-adsorption/104/web/2026/03
Exploring Rocket Fuels Behind Artemis II’s Moon Launch
With Artemis II blasting off to the Moon, here's a look at the different fuels used to get rockets off of the ground in this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN: https://cen.acs.org/physical-chemistry/astrochemistry/Periodic-Graphics-Fuels-space-travel/100/i43
Bunsen Burner Built by Desaga Enabled Caesium Discovery
Robert Bunsen was born OTD in 1811 🎂 The eponymous Bunsen burner was actually constructed for Bunsen by instrument maker Peter Desaga. The burner was essential to the discovery of caesium and rubidium through their emission spectra. https://www.compoundchem.com/2023/03/31/bunsenburner/
Diamonds' Hidden Chemistry Revealed on National Proposal Day
It's NationalProposalDay 💍 There's more to diamonds than meets the eye; this graphic highlights the hidden chemistry: https://www.compoundchem.com/2015/12/15/diamonds/