TCE article: Painkillers from plastic waste

Biotech researchers showed bacteria can convert waste bottles into paracetamol, in a project at the University of Edinburgh.

TCE article: Mirror life

Making the connection between enantiomers, as studied in chemistry, and their real-world applications. Looking ahead to the potential benefits ‘mirror life’ could bring to bioprocess and biochemical engineering.

TCE article: Chemical engineering history of common salt part 1

Common salt NaCl frequently features in science and chemistry lessons. Find out about it's chemical engineering history

TCE article: Chemical engineering history of common salt part 2

Common salt NaCl frequently features in science and chemistry lessons. Here is part 2 of it's chemical engineering history

TCE article: Closing the loop: A circular economy approach to critical mineral sustainability

This article explores a more sustainable approach to managing the critical minerals used to manufacture many high-technology products.

TCE article Milk monitoring: Rethinking sustainability in the dairy vs plant-dased debate

Trying to understand the environmental impact of milk and its alternatives.

TCE article: Not all plastics are made equally recyclable

This article explores the recycling journey of common plastic waste and, if you are studying science or chemistry at GCSE or A-level, relates to organic chemistry and polymers.

TCE article: Materials: Making a positive difference

The Ellen Macarthur Foundation, a charity pushing for the development of a circular economy, reports that textile production emits more greenhouse gases than international flights and maritime shipping combined; contributes half a million tonnes of plastic microfibres to the ocean each year.