Industry news

The World Economic Forum's Low-Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET) initiative has officially relaunched as the independent Global Impact Coalition (GIC).

A new type of face mask material is said to be 93% more efficient at capturing coronavirus proteins say inventors at the University of Liverpool, UK.

evoZero cement reportedly achieves its net-zero footprint through carbon capture and storage technology at Heidelberg Materials' plant in Brevik, Norway.

A silica-based coating could reduce soggy paper straws and cardboard packaging, while still maintaining recyclability.

Including a look at the Effect of Sr2+doping on the microwave dielectric properties of BaZrO3 ceramics, Sintering, microstructure, and mechanical properties of ZrO2-doped Al2O3 and Enhanced densification and ionic conductivity of LLZO by flash sintering.

Including Biomaterial strategies to combat implant infections, Mechanical behaviour of thermoelectric materials and Methods and models for fibre–matrix interface characterisation in fibre-reinforced polymers.

A technique to analyse ultrafine particles of kaolinite clay, and find precious metals and critical minerals, has been developed by scientists in Australia.

The world's first 100% sustainable aviation fuel, transatlantic flight leaves London Heathrow today.

Returnable packaging could compete with single-use packaging, finds the Ellen Macarthur Foundation.

Chris McDonald has decided to stand down from the CEO role he has held for almost a decade after being selected as the Labour Party’s parliamentary candidate for Stockton North.

Renewables and long duration energy storage could save mining companies 76% of operating expenditure, finds report.

Post London Metal Exchange Week 2023, Wood Mackenzie hosted a briefing on the risks and opportunities for metals and mining amid accelerated energy transition pressures. Alex Brinded reports.

With papers discussing the behaviour of slag, the Scrap dissolution effect in BOF converter process, and a Study on the effect of Al2O3 on the crystallization behaviour of MnO–SiO2–MgO inclusions in tire cord steel.

The region's plentiful solar resources are ideal for green hydrogen, says the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, US.

Small robotic sensors that ‘snap’ into a folded position mid-air during descent have been developed at the University of Washington, USA.

From doubting her abilities to leading a team at Renishaw, Sarah tells us about her materials journey.

A ‘biographite’ for lithium-ion batteries that is made from forestry by-products is being commercialised by CarbonScape in New Zealand.

More than US$11trn has been pledged by 82 investors.

The government will use this call for evidence to consider changes to the national security and investment regime (NSI) so it can be more business friendly.

A new report, published by the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), provides practical guidance to STEM employers to create a more inclusive working environment.