Student Articles
This page contains articles written by students of Chemical Engineering. Each article explores an undiscovered facet of chemical engineering, whether it be a hidden historical truth or a new invention that can change the world.
What chemical engineering stories will YOU discover?
A love letter to mother and baby
This article discusses how chemical engineering has changed the lives of breastfeeding mothers in Africa, by developing a novel way to deliver medicines to infants.
Nuclear Power: Fuelling the Future or Yesterday’s News?
Learn about the role of nuclear power in the decarbonisation of our electricity grid and nuclear fusion, the holy grail of future energy production that’s always 40 years away.
Penicillin – the wonder drug that saved the lives of soldiers in World War II
Ever wondered how penicillin was mass manufactured during World War 2? This is a historical example of how a chemical process is scaled up in order to maximise output.
“You glow, girl!” – the tragedy of the Radium Girls (1917-1938)
The coffins of the radium girls glowed 100 years after their death. But what caused their fatal end? This article addresses the hypocrisy in chemical factories of the 1900s, and how, by hiding the harmful effects of radium, thousands of female factory workers’ had their health and reputations put at risk.
Dive into the suprisingly complex processing and structure of ice cream. Find out how ice cream is made and how engineering is used to ensure that you get the ice cream you know and love.
What are they: hand cooked crisps
Look into a short history and development of the hand cooked crisp.
The size problem
Check out why size matters! In regards to heat transfer.
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