Recycling cellulose textiles could put the brakes on fast fashion. Professor Mike Ries, Dr Peter Hine FIMMM and Luke Mancell at Leeds University, UK reveal a circular economy approach to wearing out our clothing.
A new facility at Sheffield University is said to be the first of its kind in the UK. Professor Neil C Hyatt, explains how it supports routine laboratory investigation by X-ray absorption and emission spectroscopy.
Graphene dominates the 2D materials circuit, however Professor Yury Gogotsi and Armin Vahid Mohammadi at Drexel University, USA, suggest MXenes are ready to make their move.
Studying the formation of micro-crystals under a magnetic field has opened up ways to enhance the manufacturing and recycling of aluminium alloys. Idha Valeur talks to the researchers behind the discovery.
Dr Bernhard C Bayer at the Vienna University of Technology Austria, outlines the challenges and solutions for heterostructure integration of graphene with other materials.
A hydrogel with potential healing properties is being made in minutes without specialised equipment and at room temperature. Idha Valeur speaks to the creators.
Functional materials using 2D reactive inks could be a game changer for additive manufacturing. Dr Kate Black of the University of Liverpool, UK, and Co-Founder of Meta Additive explains more.
Dr Tahsin Ali Kassam at UDL Intellectual Property discusses a recently granted patent relating to ionic conducting compositions for energy storage devices.
What are the mysteries behind material failure? Jeremy Allen MIMMM, Consultant Materials Scientist at Minton, Treharne & Davies Ltd, in Cardiff, UK, plots the investigative process.
Professor Ian Barker, President of the UK’s Earth Science Teachers’ Association, issues a rallying call to prevent the extinction of Geology in our education system.
In tough times how can advanced materials innovators future-proof their businesses during? Jason Teng, of Potter Clarkson, shares his tips for a strong IP strategy.
