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The chemistry of decaf
In Britain, we love a good cup of tea – and it’s not just us! Worldwide, tea is the second most popular drink after water and it’s easy to see why. A range of aromas, colours, tastes, and potential...
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Bio-vanillin
It’s hard to imagine a world without vanilla. Used for flavouring and medicinal purposes in the ancient past and in everything from ice cream to perfumes today. It has commanded our attention since...
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How green is silicone?
Silicon is an element found all around us. It accounts for ~28% of the earth’s crust by mass and has made its way into fruits, vegetables, beer and our buildings. It plays an important role in human...
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Biobased ABE is making a comeback
Going back to old technologies isn’t the usual path to progress, but companies are currently turning to a historical technique that holds promise for future production of biobased solvents. In recent...
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What are green chemists doing in cosmetics?
With the current trend for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients, it may seem like there’s no place for chemicals, even green ones. However, green chemistry is more in demand than ever before, and...
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Sustainable construction: how green is your insulation?
Insulation materials serve a critical, if underappreciated, role in our homes. They reduce heat loss, keeping our spaces livable and lowering energy bills. The result is improved sustainability in our...
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How can the EU Ecolabel benefit your sustainable product?
When you’re developing sustainable chemical products, choosing the right ecolabel can be an important part of the marketing process. Done right, this step helps you find a market and build trust...
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Alternatives to PVC
It’s once again a bad news week for PVC (polyvinyl chloride, or vinyl). In the US, a freight train carrying materials for PVC manufacturing derailed in what can only be described as a “fiery wreck”,...
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Isopropanol Replacement – Why and How?
Isopropyl alcohol (also called isopropanol or IPA) is a common solvent with a wide range of uses in industry and consumer products. It is used extensively as an antiseptic (rubbing alcohol) most...
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What is the UK doing about PFAS?
PFAS (perfluoro- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been hitting the headlines recently. The growing awareness of their long life in the environment, and uncertainty over their long-term effects on...
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