Industry news

Including papers on the synthesis, structural, dielectric and magnetic properties of Cd based Mn nanosized ferrites, Mg-doped LiMnPO4/C cathode materials for enhanced lithium storage performance and fabrication of biodegradable MgXCu(X=0, 0.1, 0.4, 0.7) coating on Ti6Al4V alloy with enhanced antibacterial properties.

Papers include a look at reductive leaching of low-grade manganese oxide ores using pretreated straw, the kinetics of malachite leaching in alkaline glycine solutions and process simulations in mineralogy-based geometallurgy of iron ores.

India’s ability to avoid the kind of carbon-intensive path previously followed by other countries will require strong policies, technological leaps and a surge in clean energy investment, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The UK’s first policy commission investigating the national shortage and skills gaps in the higher education technical community is opening a call for views and evidence.

The UK Space Agency is launching a scheme to boost the UK’s space businesses and alert more firms to the possibilities space-related enterprise can bring.

The University of Nottingham is establishing a research base in Italy that will strengthen both its close alliances with Europe’s aerospace leaders and its position at the forefront of technological innovation in green aviation.

Tally shows over half of planned projects are in the continent.

Reviewing the tribological, thermal and rheological properties of nanolubricants, solids friction factor correlations in fluidised dense phase conveying and the assessment of medical gloves.

Japanese firm claims technology reduces carbon dioxide output by 20%.

After a preliminary assessment of the engine failure on a United Boeing 777 flight, investigators from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Monday that the damage was consistent with metal fatigue.

£10 million UK Government investment to drive global green finance and investment will create research hubs based in Leeds and London, Energy Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced on Monday.

Papers consider the impact of waste screening over the life of a Brazilian bauxite mining operation, early fire detection in mining vehicles and real-time instrumentation and monitoring techniques for tailings dams.

The University of Birmingham and Bentley Motors have launched a three-year research project to deliver a sustainable source of rare earth magnets for electric and hybrid vehicles.

The Royal Society has released a new Perspective report looking into animate materials.

Research shows decommissioning strategy required ahead of 2025 end-of-life expectancies.

Reflecting solar energy back to space could be counterproductive in battle against global warming.

Defence R&D ties between UK and Australia are to be strengthened under a bilateral international programme to accelerate integration of advanced materials into military platforms.

A laser developed at the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is said to have set a new world record.

Ford is the first American automaker to join the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA).

A concept for airplane propulsion is estimated to eliminate 95% of aviation’s NOx emissions, and thereby reduce the number of deaths associated with these chemicals each year by 92%.