Vanadium-based medicines & sustainable labs The chemical breakdown podcast

Chemistry in its element by Chemistry World

Apr 29, 202624:05Science & Medicine

This week, we discuss vanadium's potential in the medical field and the changes you can make in our lab to reduce your carbon footprint, with Jennifer Newton and Emma Pewsey. Many are familiar with vanadium's role in met...

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