Materials World resources

How can we achieve a more sustainable fashion industry? Andrea Gaini uncovered the momentum behind this endeavour at a series of events.

The cost and energy efficiency of dehumidification can be enhanced by creating polyimides that use less energy to dry air than commonly used refrigerants, say researchers at Texas A&M University, USA. Unlike refrigerants, polymides absorb moisture within their hydrophilic pores.

Scientists from Rice University, USA, are converting waste from rubber tyres into graphene to strengthen concrete in a more material efficient way.

Four Finnish companies have collaborated to produce what they claim is the first compostable bioplastic made from food and feed production side-streams for application in thermal insulation in buildings or truck bodies.

Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive at Heritage UK, says retrofitting historic buildings can help meet net-zero targets.

Andrea Gaini speaks to three diversity and inclusion advocates about how the STEM community can do better to welcome all under-represented minorities and tackle experiences of Imposter Syndrome relating to lack of diversity in the workplace.

Kat Scott, Architects Declare Steering Group member and Sustainability & Regenerative Design Manager at dRMM, reveals how architectural practices across the globe have reset their approach to building design.

Animesh Anad GradIMMM, Graduate Engineering Lecturer at Chesterfield College, UK, discusses the disproportionate impact of Imposter Syndrome on minorities in the workplace and shares his own experiences.

In the second of a series of articles, the team behind the UK’s collaborative Discover Materials initiative report on students' perceptions of materials science and engineering.

From not getting into his top choice university to securing an internship at EDF Energy, Harry Hughes has managed to turn a false start into a head start to his career in materials science. Andrea Gaini sits down for a chat with the first-year undergraduate.

Jane Remmer, Management Service Team Leader, explains how she set up a wellbeing initiative for staff and researchers in the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Liverpool, UK.