RT Journal Article
T1 Chemistry inquiry conducted by secondary school students into material degradation in the context of sustainability
A1 López-Fernández, María del Mar
A1 Cano-Iglesias, María José
A1 Franco-Mariscal, Antonio Joaquín
K1 Química - Estudio y enseñanza
K1 Investigación activa en educación
AB Understanding the relationship between chemistry and society is crucial for addressing material degradation and its environmental impact. This study highlights the importance of chemistry education in fostering sustainability awareness through inquiry-based learning. Ninth-grade students conducted an inquiry into material degradation, analyzing environmental factors such as photodegradation, biodegradation, and corrosion. Their findings show that materials such as plastic and metal degrade minimally over 100 days, reinforcing the need for sustainable solutions. This approach advances sustainability by integrating scientific inquiry into education, promoting responsible consumption and green chemistry. This study aligns with UN SDGs, particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and Goal 13 (Climate Action), by fostering scientific literacy and ecological responsibility in future generations.
PB Royal Society of Chemistry
YR 2025
FD 2025-06
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39488
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39488
LA eng
NO López-Fernández, M.M., Cano-Iglesias, M.J., Franco-Mariscal, A.J. (2025). Chemistry inquiry conducted by secondary school students into material degradation in the context of sustainability. RSC Sustainability. DOI: 10.1039/d5su00176e
NO Gobierno de España, Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades; Agencia Estatal de Investigación; Next Generation EU
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 4 mar 2026