TCE article: Deep-sea mining found to significantly reduce life on the seabed

In trying to obtain critical minerals, there are challenges to be met around maintaining marine ecosystems Find out about research from the University of Southampton into the impact of deep sea mining and life on the seabed.

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.