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A nanocellulose paper semiconductor that is tuneable to flexible devices is the product of a Japanese research collaboration.

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.

Adding rock dust to agricultural soils in the UK could absorb up to 45% of CO2 from the atmosphere needed to reach net-zero, reveals new research.

Edible fluorescent silk tags embedded into pills and liquids are being proposed to verify medicines and reduce counterfeiting.

3D-printed tamper evident containers (TECs) could record proof of unauthorised access.

Iron, carbon and nitrogen catalyst could replace costly platinum to produce hydrogen fuel cells, say researchers at Imperial College London, UK.

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.

Dr Tahsin Ali Kassam at Murgitroyd summarises a recently granted patent relating to assistive vehicle technology.

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.

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.