30 April 2025 IOM3 responds to government’s plan for steel IOM3 has submitted a response to the UK government's steel strategy consultation. IOM3 News
30 April 2025 UK Environmental Audit Committee examines risks of PFAS forever chemicals Submissions are invited to an inquiry addressing the risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). News
30 April 2025 Updates released for UK's Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging A revised Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published. News
30 April 2025 Examining the environmental effects of mining the world's largest lithium deposit Chemical analysis has been carried out of wastewater associated with mining lithium brine in Bolivian salt flats. News
30 April 2025 Clay-based ‘brilliantly luminous’ nanoscale chemical tool The clay-based materials can be customised for a range of analytical, commercial and medical applications. News
29 April 2025 Satellite technology detects illegal logging in Peru’s rainforest As a result, over 41,000m3 of illegal wood has been seized between 2023 and 2024. News
29 April 2025 UK researchers can access more quantum and space Horizon funding It means that more British experts can bid for a share of the c.£80bln that is available through Horizon Europe overall. News
29 April 2025 Canadian rare-earths recycler invests in US facility It will be Cyclic Materials' first global operation for separating permanent magnets from end-of-life products. News
29 April 2025 Volcanic ash for radiation shielding The natural presence of iron-rich minerals in volcanic ash gives it strong radiation attenuation properties. News
28 April 2025 AI could transform the energy sector The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects AI will double electricity demand from data centres by 2030 to ~945TWh. News
28 April 2025 Copper oxide coatings target multi-drug-resistant bacteria Copper oxide nanoparticle coatings are being developed to reduce the risk of infection following surgery. News
28 April 2025 Coke shipment keeps British Steel's blast furnaces burning The UK Government confirms the arrival of a raw materials shipment. News
28 April 2025 Low-energy chemical recycling of silicone waste Common silicone waste has reportedly been converted into useful chlorosilanes with high efficiency and yield. News
25 April 2025 US to accelerate permits for domestic critical minerals The Department of the Interior is expediting the approval of projects for energy resources. News
25 April 2025 UK Public Accounts Committee raises concerns over biomass energy The parliamentary committee says more robust schemes are needed to prove the biomass is sustainably sourced. News
25 April 2025 Mussels inspire mucus-like biomedical adhesive The glue could coat medical implants to prevent infection and bacteria build-up. News
25 April 2025 New welding apprenticeships created in Scotland Ten new positions aim to bolster the nuclear, defence and energy sectors. News
24 April 2025 UK PM brings forward £300mln for investment in offshore wind Ministers have also written an open letter to clean energy developers and investors inviting them to invest here in Britain. News
24 April 2025 London Metal Exchange explores sustainable metal premiums The LME is engaging with physical market stakeholders on aluminium, copper, nickel and zinc. News
24 April 2025 Recyclable polymers for 3D printing A new class of recyclable polymers called polythioenones (PCTEs) are reported suitable for 3D printing. News