A conductive copper-nickel ink for printed electronics offers improved resistance to oxidation, say scientists at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan.
Peat soil laid over chalk rock, with a layer of clay in between, can reduce iron and sulphate contamination of mine water by more than 80%, according to researchers in Germany.
Dr Gareth Parkes at the University of Huddersfield, UK, and Duncan Stacey at Linkam Scientific Instruments, UK, combine differential scanning calorimetry with thermomicroscopy to analyse energy changes and optical features of materials.
A catalyst made from turmeric and gold needs 100 times less energy to convert ethanol into electricity, claims a team from Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, USA, and the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in India.
The UK Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure emphasises the importance of protecting your ideas, information and techniques as certain states target advanced materials innovation.
Unlocking success in diversity and inclusion was the aim of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering’s annual conference on the topic. Andrea Gaini went along to find out more.
Diversity in engineering can bring many benefits to the sector, Animesh Anand AIMMM, Engineering Lecturer at Chesterfield College, UK, Vice Chair of the IOM3 Ably Different group, and a member of the IOM3 Ethnic Minorities and Pride groups, discusses the importance promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering.
Is there scope for post-silicon power semiconductors in aircraft power electronics? Dr Neophytos Lophitis, Ioannis Almpanis and Professor Patrick Wheeler of the University of Nottingham, UK, investigate.
Assistive technology can have a transformative impact on people’s everyday lives. Andrea Gaini looks at some of the advances that are propelling this field.
Digital twin usage is growing apace. A group of researchers at the UK’s Advanced Forming Research Centre and the University of Sheffield explore its role in forging high-value components.
As Pride month reflects on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, Avery Cunningham GradIMMM, Vice Chair of the IOM3 Pride Group, talks about coming out in the workplace.
A recent online event explored the points of resistance for women at each stage of their mining career and the available opportunities to thrive. Alex Brinded reports.