Industry news

How can we achieve a more sustainable fashion industry? Andrea Gaini uncovered the momentum behind this endeavour at a series of events.

The cost and energy efficiency of dehumidification can be enhanced by creating polyimides that use less energy to dry air than commonly used refrigerants, say researchers at Texas A&M University, USA. Unlike refrigerants, polymides absorb moisture within their hydrophilic pores.

Findings come from joint study between University of Nottingham and NPL.

Waste awareness Initiative funded by Innovate UK

Scientists from Rice University, USA, are converting waste from rubber tyres into graphene to strengthen concrete in a more material efficient way.

Considering coatings, cladding and allying.

Four Finnish companies have collaborated to produce what they claim is the first compostable bioplastic made from food and feed production side-streams for application in thermal insulation in buildings or truck bodies.

A plan has been requested to resolve prolonged disruption following the discovery of cracks in Class 800 Series Hitachi trains.

With papers looking at inclusions, wear properties and isothermal cuspidine crystallisation.

This issue contains three papers on the Caron process, a look at he kinetics of reduction of Banded Haematite Jasper ore with coal and a comparative study of the solvent extraction of lanthanum(III) from different acid solutions.

New research from International Energy Agency shows ramp-up of technologies required to reach ambitious goals

National Composite Centre's new system intended for medium to large scale manufacturing.

The universities of Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester are launching a new investment company to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the North of England.

Circular economy and resource efficiency experts, WRAP, make voluntary agreements with international retail companies to slash the environmental impact of UK clothing and home fabrics through practical interventions along the entire textiles chain.

Professor Alessandro Troisi at University of Liverpool, UK, wins funding

Interactive dashboard aims to offer members insight into supply metrics.

A new type of material that acts like an anti-ageing cream for roads could prevent the need for roadworks and reduce the environmental impact.

The review focuses on science and it explores a range of research and evidence to identify factors that can influence the quality of science education in schools in England. It also highlights some of the barriers that prevent their implementation.

Russian sawmill modernisation, the predictive capacity of some wood properties by near-infrared spectroscopy and cross-sector collaboration in Oregon’s forest sector: are among items covered in this issue.

Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden has issued a public interest intervention notice (PIIN) confirming that he is intervening in the proposed acquisition of ARM Limited, British-based semiconductor company, by American multinational technology company NVIDIA Corporation.