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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Papers in this journal issue include a look at calcium phosphate bone cements prepared by the sol–gel method, the effect of BaO on the structure and properties of bismuth-based low-melting glasses and the effect of Zr on the properties of perovskites.