IOM3 responds to government’s plan for steel
IOM3 has submitted a response to the UK government's steel strategy consultation.
IOM3 Submission - Plan for Steel
This is the IOM3 response to the UK government's steel strategy consultation.
UK Environmental Audit Committee examines risks of PFAS forever chemicals
Submissions are invited to an inquiry addressing the risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Updates released for UK's Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging
A revised Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published.
Examining the environmental effects of mining the world's largest lithium deposit
Chemical analysis has been carried out of wastewater associated with mining lithium brine in Bolivian salt flats.
Clay-based ‘brilliantly luminous’ nanoscale chemical tool
The clay-based materials can be customised for a range of analytical, commercial and medical applications.
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring women in Materials, Minerals & Mining, Jess Middlemiss
Fiona Robinson is joined by Jess Middlemiss, CTO of Pure Affinity, a UK engineering company that designs and develops absorbent media to remove PFAS from water.
Satellite technology detects illegal logging in Peru’s rainforest
As a result, over 41,000m3 of illegal wood has been seized between 2023 and 2024.
Surface Technologies Group Webinar Series: Energy
Join us for the first instalment of the IOM3 Surface Technologies Group Webinar Series, where we explore the role of surface engineering in the energy sector.
Materials Science and Technology Vol. 41, No. 5, out now
This issue explores the influence of thermal processes and temperature control on the microstructure, performance, and longevity of advanced materials across energy and manufacturing applications.
UK researchers can access more quantum and space Horizon funding
It means that more British experts can bid for a share of the c.£80bln that is available through Horizon Europe overall.
Canadian rare-earths recycler invests in US facility
It will be Cyclic Materials' first global operation for separating permanent magnets from end-of-life products.
Volcanic ash for radiation shielding
The natural presence of iron-rich minerals in volcanic ash gives it strong radiation attenuation properties.
AI could transform the energy sector
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects AI will double electricity demand from data centres by 2030 to ~945TWh.
Copper oxide coatings target multi-drug-resistant bacteria
Copper oxide nanoparticle coatings are being developed to reduce the risk of infection following surgery.
Coke shipment keeps British Steel's blast furnaces burning
The UK Government confirms the arrival of a raw materials shipment.
Low-energy chemical recycling of silicone waste
Common silicone waste has reportedly been converted into useful chlorosilanes with high efficiency and yield.
US to accelerate permits for domestic critical minerals
The Department of the Interior is expediting the approval of projects for energy resources.
Call for Papers: Interdisciplinarity
Interdisciplinary Science Reviews seeks article submissions that explore and provide theoretical clarity and insight into core questions around interdisciplinary research, teaching, and leadership.
UK Public Accounts Committee raises concerns over biomass energy
The parliamentary committee says more robust schemes are needed to prove the biomass is sustainably sourced.