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Completed: Atomistic scale simulation of the magnetic anistropy in steels

In collaboration with British Steel, Tata Steel and the University of York Steel is an irreplaceable and highly recyclable material that serves as a cornerstone for foundation industries worldwide. Monitoring […]

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Published: September 23rd, 2022
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Completed: Accurate emissivity characterisation of metals from near infrared to long wave infrared

In collaboration with PyrOptik Instruments Limited Emissivity is an often-overlooked characteristic of a material; it represents a material’s efficiency to radiate thermal energy. In order to accurately measure the temperature […]

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Published: September 23rd, 2022
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Completed: High temperature optical fibre coatings for next generation gas emission monitoring 

In collaboration with the University of Southampton, IS-Instruments, University of Newcastle, Glass Technology Services, Breedon and Wienerberger Real-time gas emission monitoring with high sensitivity (ppm) is a prerequisite to the […]

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Published: September 23rd, 2022
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Completed: Digital tools for agile waste segregation

In collaboration with the Centre for Process Innovation This project explored a method for non-destructive separation of various waste types at an industrially viable scale through instrumentation of a conveyor […]

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Published: September 23rd, 2022
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Completed: Low carbon manufacturing of high-quality mineral wool using high-temperature steelmaking slags and high-silica wastes from multi-sectors

In collaboration with Glass Futures A large amount of high-temperature steelmaking slag (1400~1600 ℃) is produced during pyrometallurgical production. The heat (energy) carried by these slags is released into the […]

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Published: September 23rd, 2022
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Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ Conference

14th – 15th March 2023 In person at the Core Technology Facilities, University of Manchester

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Published: September 12th, 2022
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Enablers of Transformation Workshop

12 October 2022 In-person at DoubleTree by Hilton, Leeds.

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Published: September 12th, 2022
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Engineers push to make zero emissions steel and cement from a single process

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Published: September 12th, 2022
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This Carbon-Neutral Cement Is the Future of Infrastructure

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Published: September 12th, 2022
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How the cement industry is cutting emissions

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Published: September 12th, 2022
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