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Professor Ian Reaney, TFI Network+ director, awarded IEEE UFFC Ferroelectrics Robert E. Newnham Achievement Award

The Ferroelectrics Robert E. Newnham Achievement Award recognizes investigators that contributed significantly to the understanding of the structure-property relationships in dielectric, piezoelectric and ferroic materials.

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Published: June 16th, 2021
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Lucideon and University of Sheffield join with industry partners to develop new methods to densify ceramic and glass powder

UKRI has funded a new way to densify ceramic and glass powder that reduces energy demand by more than 50% and could make UK companies more competitive.

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Published: June 16th, 2021
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EU paperChain project aims to repurpose waste paper material into construction and mining industries

The EU’s paperChain project aims to harness this waste paper material so that it can be used as a resource in other industries, such as construction and mining.

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Published: June 16th, 2021
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Volvo teams up with steelmaker SSAB to build cars without fossil fuel by 2026

Volvo plans to build cars using steel made without fossil fuels by 2026, as part of a deal that could significantly reduce the carbon emissions from manufacturing its vehicles.

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Published: June 16th, 2021
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Low carbon energy key to sustainable aluminium industry

A new report by Wood Mackenzie analyzes the challenges and opportunities that the future presents for aluminium, as the buildout of low-carbon energy supply and transmission will consume vast quantities of primary aluminium and associated alumina and bauxite.

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Published: June 16th, 2021
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New research uncovers self-healing concrete

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute announced on Tuesday they have developed a form of concrete that will fix its own cracks.

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Published: June 16th, 2021
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UKRI-ISCF Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ uncovers challenges and opportunities in adapting roadmaps for the Foundation Industries

A recent virtual workshop brought together the Foundation Industries to analyse over 50 pre-existing sector roadmaps, identifying the need to update and expand recommendations to address current challenges and opportunities as we move towards net-zero 2050.

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Published: June 10th, 2021
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New article explores greener processes for the ceramics industry

New article by the American Ceramics Society explores emerging technology in the ceramics sector allowing greener growth and sustainability.

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Published: May 19th, 2021
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Research explores turning buildings into rechargeable batteries

Innovative new studies by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have produced a rechargeable cement-based battery, which could be utilised in structures and buildings to offer an alternative solution to the energy crisis.

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Published: May 18th, 2021
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World Steel Association publishes new report on climate change and the production of iron and steel

The World Steel Association has published a new report into CO2 emission reduction in steel and iron production. The paper focuses areas including circular economy and efficiency, with technological and economic challenges.

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Published: May 18th, 2021
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