Focus on Biomaterials

The UK Government has announced an update on the Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers (DRS), setting out next steps.

The project will deliver renewable energy to offshore oil and gas platforms by 2029 as part of the North Sea Transition Deal.

The report marks progress in the development of a National Materials Innovation Strategy in the UK.

This follows 'overwhelming support' in the public consultation.

The first fully battery-electric truck, trolley system for mining has now been tested on an 800m track in Sweden. 

An elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects with locally changing mechanical properties negates mechanical joints, say inventors at EPFL, Switzerland.