The 2011 Literature Review Prize of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, with sponsorship from the UK Centre for Materials Education, is now open for submissions.
UK researchers are playing their part in the long-term quest to
incorporate single molecules into electronic circuits for nanoscale
high speed devices. This technology would not rely on a material’s bulk
properties to perform electronic functions such as switching or logic.
UK scientists exploring the safe storage of hydrogen for powering vehicles have developed an organic polymer capable of storing three per cent hydrogen by weight.
The amount of waste from liquid crystal displays is increasing at an alarming rate. With disposal in landfill or incineration no longer acceptable in most
European countries, new solutions are needed.
A novel computer model is said to have yielded new titanate structures for improved performance of rechargeable lithium ion batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.
Research and development is only a worthwhile quest for those capable of playing the long game, as trial and error is a key part of the journey. Geoff Rhodes, Marketing and Business Development Director at Coillte Panel Products, talks to Rupal Mehta about the benefits of scientific experimentation.
The Research Councils UK Energy Programme wishes to develop collaborative projects between the UK and China in partnership with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in the field of solar cells, solar fuels and fuel cells.
An online Collaborative Open Resource Environment (CORE) for materials science is being launched in the UK on 21 April. The aim is to make electronic educational resources freely available under a range of Creative Commons licenses.
