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-Based 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.