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Graphene loaded polymer composites are to be developed for defence related applications.

Due to continued uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the current market conditions, unfortunately, the Rolls 6 organising committee has taken the decision to cancel the conference, which had been scheduled to take place at One Great George Street, London on 23-25 June 2021.

Swedish mining and mineral group LKAB will switch from producing iron ore pellets to producing carbon-free sponge iron using hydrogen-based technology.

The European Federation of Corrosion are currently seeking applications for the 2021 EUROCORR Young Scientist Grant. 

Researchers from a consortium of UK universities, led by Professor Ian Reaney in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield, will help develop a national strategy to improve the sustainability of glass, ceramics, metals, paper, cement and bulk chemicals industries.

IOM3 will be responding to the National security and investment: mandatory notification sectors consultation as part of the government’s reform of its powers to scrutinise and intervene in business transactions to protect national security.

A report produced by Ankara University, Turkey, detailing the results of a preliminary study of modified graphene materials for use against SARS-CoV-2, concludes that these materials significantly inhibit viral infection and possess anti-viral activity towards SARS-CoV-2.

Companies developing new batteries will be able to make use of a pilot project of containerised battery test facilities.

Energy savings can be made with the development of more sustainable, biodegradable, protein-free, natural rubber gloves.

Approximately 2.6mln t of WEEE plastics are generated annually in Europe and plastic containing brominated flame retardants represent about 9% of this total.