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The foundation industries face stark challenges that are worsened by a persistent lack of workforce diversity. In 2020, women represented 16% and BAME workers only 7.1% of all workers. Coinciding […]
Published: March 8th, 2023
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The project will push the boundaries of management research by examining how future and current goals can be aligned. It aims to answer three objectives: (1) How can a company’s […]
Published: March 8th, 2023
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The UK Foundation Industries are worth £52B, produce 28 million tonnes of materials per year and account for 10% of the UK total CO2 emissions, posing a major challenge to […]
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A deep understanding of policy interventions and combination of these interventions for business model innovation in the flat glass sector can bring several technical, environmental, economic, and societal benefits. Specifically, […]
Published: March 8th, 2023
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Next Generation Processing Technologies (NGPTs) can open pathways to double net energy productivity by facilitating novel processing concepts and enabling rapid manufacture of energy-efficient products through greater control, optimisation, and […]
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Paper based products often require thin films of plastic to serve as a waterproof barrier. In an effort to make products more recyclable, there has been a push towards to […]
Published: November 8th, 2022
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In collaboration with Johnson Matthey α-Al2O3 is a technical/advanced ceramic used in applications such as electrical insulation, wear, and corrosion resistance, with approximately 120,000 metric tonnes manufactured per year worldwide. […]
Published: October 28th, 2022
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In collaboration with Deakin Biohybrid The project focussed on formulation and process optimisation to develop and improve the performance of low-carbon, bio-based alternative to ceramic tiles. Optimised tiles displayed improved […]
Published: October 28th, 2022
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In collaboration with Tarmac Cement, Glass Futures, Wienerberger UK and CELSA Steel UK The Foundation Industries (FI) are keen to reduce the amount of raw materials they consume, and maximise […]
Published: October 28th, 2022
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In collaboration with AMCRETE The cement industry is one of the biggest CO2 emitters on the planet and concurrently, we are facing a global crisis in plastic waste and how […]
Published: October 28th, 2022
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