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MXene electrodes with stable voltage output and high energy density could pave the way for new and powerful energy storage batteries, say scientists at City University of Hong Kong (CityU).

Carbon-neutral liquid fuels produced from sunlight and ambient air are under development and could deliver sustainable aviation and shipping, claim scientists.

Compressed blocks of pulverised coal could be the basis of sunlight-powered, off-grid, water purification, say scientists in Saudi Arabia.

Scientists from Cornell University, USA, are engineering bacteria to extract rare earth elements (REE) – a process that they believe could replace the thermochemical methods currently in use.

Researchers are using a specially designed polymer to bind 3D-printed sand structures using the additive manufacturing technique of binder jetting.

A smarter material for electrochromic (EC) windows could help control heat transmission without blocking views.

A Finnish consortium with ambitions to replace combustion processes with electricity-based solutions claims it can significantly reduce carbon emissions in cement and quicklime production.

A low-cost remanufacturing solution could extend the life of dies to shape metal during production by 120%, helping UK manufacturers to embrace the circular economy, boost sustainability and save costs, say researchers.

A team of researchers from the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, are using 3D printing to rapidly and reliably create support structures for corals to grow on and speed up the process of reef restoration.

Dr Richard M Oblath FIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Energy Transition Group, shares his personal reflections and highlights from COP26.

Materials scientist Marta Ferran-Marqués, of Cranfield University, UK, is one of the all-female crew members set to visit the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, USA. She chats to Andrea Gaini about venturing into space exploration, inspiring young women and her dream of becoming an astronaut.

Dr Darshil Shah GradIMMM at Cambridge University, UK, on a novel cricket bat made from bamboo.

Dr Tahsin Ali Kassam at Murgitroyd summarises a selection of recently granted patents in sports.

A compact photonic circuit that uses sound waves to rein in light could help miniaturise quantum devices.