LibGuides: Chemistry: Cars

Books

Alternative Fuels: The Future of Hydrogen by Michael F. Hordeski This book addresses many of the factors impacting our energy use, including the availability and desirability of various fuels - especially the use of hydrogen. The new edition examines new hydrogen-based technology developments, fuel cell technology breakthroughs, ultra low emission transportation applications, and hydrogen highway projects. Also discussed are the latest statistics on emerging oil markets, energy reserves, and carbon dioxide increases.
ISBN: 9780881736878
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Car Science by Richard Hammond
Call Number: TL210 .H36 2001
ISBN: 9780756640262
Publication Date: 2008-09-01
Understanding Chemistry Through Cars by Geoffrey M. Bowers; Ruth A. Bowers The car is an ideal and untapped pedagogical framework for teaching the science of chemistry. Cars have great general appeal and can easily be used as a source of real-world examples. The main purpose of this book is to help teach the novice chemist basic chemical principles and their value in the context of cars, and to help upper-level chemists synthesize the knowledge they have gained and examine one way it manifests in the real world. In addition, this book serves to increase public interest in the chemical sciences.
Call Number: TP147 .B69 2015
ISBN: 9781466571839
Publication Date: 2014-11-03

Articles

Franco-Mariscal, A. J. (2015). Exploring the everyday context of chemical elements: Discovering the elements of car components. Journal of Chemical Education, 92(10), 1672-1677. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5b00164

Fuels

Pietro, W. J. (2009). Ethanol as an alternative fuel for automobiles: Using the First Law of Thermodynamics to calculate the "corn-area-per-car" ratio. Journal of Chemical Education, 86(5), 579-581. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed086p579

Zoellner, B. P., Chant, R. H., & Wood, K. (2014)."But aren't diesel engines just for big, smelly trucks?" An interdisciplinary curriculum project for high school chemistry students. Journal of Chemical Education, 91(4), 497-504. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed300856f

Emissions

Pinto, G., & Oliver-Hoyo, M. T. (2008). Using the relationship between vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to illustrate chemical principles. Journal of Chemical Education, 85(2), 218-220. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed085p218

Wildeman, T. R. (1974). The automobile and air pollution: A chemical review of the problem. Journal of Chemical Education, 51(5), 290-294. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed051p290

Websites

Catalytic Converters (LibreTexts: Chemistry)

Batteries

Kang, Y., Deng, C, Chen, Y., Liu, X., Liang, Z., Li, T., & Hu, Q. (2020). Binder-free electrodes and their application for Li-ion batteries. Nanoscale Research Letters, 15(1), https://nanoscalereslett.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s11671-020-03325-w

Plumb, R. C. (1970). Car won't start? Journal of Chemical Education, 47(5), 382-383. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed047p382

Plumb, R. C. (1973). Racing car batteries: Illustrating the Nernst equation and Faraday's law. Journal of Chemical Education, 50(12), 857. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed050p857

Catalytic Converters

Wong, G., Mark, B., Chen., X., Furch, T., Singmaster, K. A., & Wagenknecht, P. S. (2001). Preparation and use of a room-temperature catalytic converter. Journal of Chemical Education, 78(12), 1667-1668. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed078p1667

Young, M. A. (2010). Demonstration of a catalytic converter using a lawn mower engine. Journal of Chemical Education, 87(2), 180-182. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed800050r

Motor Oil

Palkendo, J. A., Kovach, J., & Betts, T. A. (2014). Determination of wear metals in used motor oil by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. Journal of Chemical Education, 91(4), 579-582. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed4004832

Ritter, S. (2006, March 13). Motor oil: Lubricant keeps car engines from clanging apart, sparks debates on how often it should be changed. Chemical & Engineering News, 84(11), 38. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubsapp.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/84/8411oil.html

Ruppel, T., & Turpin, J. (2008). High performance chemistry: Scientists in the fast lane. Journal of Chemical Education, 85(10), 1316-1318. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed085p1316

Streaming Video

Burning Cars Too many people die when cars and bushfires collide. In this video clip, learn what science is only now investigating about the physics and chemistry of what happens inside a car as a firefront passes over and hear from experts attempting to engineer a car that improves the chances of survival if this happens.
e2 | energy: Paving the Way Nearly 70 percent of America’s oil is consumed by cars. Can efficient automobile design mitigate the resulting environmental damage? This program explores technological solutions that can reduce the ecological impact of America’s love affair with the internal combustion engine. General Motors unveils the Volt, a super-hybrid vehicle, along with the fuel cell-powered Sequel, while technology firm Fiberforge shows off the latest in ultra-light materials for car manufacturing. Distributed by PBS Distribution. A part of the series e2 | energy. (26 minutes)
Explanation of the Check Valve [Brakes]
Modern Marvels: Acid It is the most widely produced chemical in the world and possibly the most dangerous. Take a look at the many uses of acid. Distributed by A&E Television Networks.
Modern Marvels: Metal ecause metals have characteristics that make them ideal for nearly everything, metal has infiltrated nearly every aspect of modern society. From early gold coins to the 19th century Industrial Revolution, metals have played a pivotal role in advancing civilization. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)
Modern Marvels: Oil The story of the world’s move to industrialism during the 20th century cannot be told without reference to a substance that was deposited during the age of the dinosaurs—oil. This episode of Modern Marvels explains the technology used in the extraction and processing of the fossil fuel that changed the world. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes)
Power Trip: The Story of Energy: Transportation Machines help us travel over land and across the sky but require an enormous amount of energy. TRANSPORTATION traces a centuries-long journey across the world to show us the energy that brings us modern transportation. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Practical Use of Materials: Metals From staples to skyscrapers… from raw ore to high-tech alloys… from wafer-thin aluminum to massive spans of steel… metals give support, shape, and shine to the modern world. This program examines the uses of metal as a material in construction, car making, and other practical applications. Focusing on aluminum, perhaps the most relevant metal in today’s environmentally conscious industries, the video looks at its origin, characteristics, ingredients, where aluminum is frequently found, and its many uses. Two case studies are also provided that outline the processes involved in making goods out of metal. Experts from the Alcoa corporation are interviewed. The high-pressure die casting process is also explored. Viewable/printable educational materials are available online. (19 minutes)
Practical Use of Materials: Plastics The word “plastic” comes from the Greek plastikos, meaning “to form.” Over time, it was used to describe the hardening of soft materials. This program looks at our modern understanding of the term—which still contains something of the original idea, since oil-based plastic is one of the most pliable, adaptable materials in the world. Outlining the creation, characteristics, and uses of plastic, the video examines polymers, injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, how color is added, and why plastic is usually considered superior to glass in bottle making. Aspects of industrial plastic recycling are also discussed. Viewable/printable educational materials are available online. (22 minutes)
Soy Plastics in Ford Automobiles At his Tuskegee lab George Washington Carver experimented and came up with 100 new uses for soybeans and their oil, including a soy plastic. Henry Ford became aware of this pioneering research. Distributed by A&E Television Networks.

Metals, Glass, & Interiors

Donahue, C. J., & Exline, J. A. (2014). Anodizing and coloring aluminum alloys. Journal of Chemical Education, 91(5), 711-715. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ed3005598

Giordano, G. (2020, September). Smooth operations: Developments in molding, electronics, and color application are creating highly functional and stylish interior auto surfaces. Plastics Engineering, 76(8), 20-24. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://bi.gale.com/global/article/GALE%7CA615210650/?sid=ebsco&u=idaho_a_colsil&id=idaho_a_colsil

Internet Wire. (2017, January 9). 2017 Consumer Electronics and Detroit auto shows demonstrate how smart your glass could be with new automotive uses for SPD-SmartGlass by Research Frontiers. https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A476844522/ITOF?u=idaho_a_colsil&sid=ITOF&xid=58a53dcc

Leggett, D. (2020, February 26). Audi seat upholstery made of PET. just-auto.com https://ezproxy.csi.edu:2443/login?url=https://bi.gale.com/global/article/GALE%7CA615210650/?sid=ebsco&u=idaho_a_colsil&id=idaho_a_colsil