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Enamoured by enamel

Pendants: Vitreous enamel, copper and silver
The Innovation in Enamel Symposium at University of West England in Bristol, UK, drew an earnest crowd eager to discuss the possibilities of a material weighed down in tradition. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen reports
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Britain – nuclear island of opportunity?

The prospect of a nuclear renaissance in the UK has resulted in a closer look at its supply chain capability. Katherine Williams reports
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

A brake on carbon fibre composites in landfill

A recycling method could see carbon fibre-reinforced composites upcycled into more demanding applications. Researchers at Loughborough University, UK, claim to have converted the composite’s thermoset polymer matrix into a ceramic, which could be used in ‘friction applications’ such as brake discs for high-end cars.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Speedy single molecules for switches

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.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Polymer-based hydrogen storage

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.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Aerosol deposition for fuel filtration

A processing technique for the deposition of thin and super thin polymer films on substrates could provide a more 'cost-effective' coating method for fuel filtration systems in automotives and aircraft, say researchers at Nottingham University in the UK.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Linking the supply chain

Software that may help manufacturers and product designers, reduce the costs and CO2 emissions associated with transporting and storing goods is said to have been used for the first time by a major UK retailer on beverage packaging.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

The riddle of LCD recovery

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.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Aug 2010

Advances in aluminium for automobiles

Making aluminium alloys easier to work with for car manufacturers is the focus of research at Imperial College London, UK, enabling them to exploit the light metal, improving fuel economy and reducing emissions.
Materials World Magazine, 02 Jul 2010

Politics as usual? Profile of Dave Dalton, CEO of the British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation

As CEO of the British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation, Dave Dalton wants to persuade his members and the UK Government that investment is urgently needed to ensure the industry’s future prosperity. Gary Price learns how he intends to fight for change in a sector that he has worked in for almost 30 years.
Materials World Magazine, 02 Jul 2010
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