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‘Cooling Paper’ Made From Paper Waste Keeps Buildings 10°F Cooler

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Published: September 7th, 2021
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How hydrogen innovation is decarbonising the steel industry

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Published: September 7th, 2021
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Drone usage by the cement industry

Global Cement explores the potential uses for drone technology within the cement industry

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Published: September 7th, 2021
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Green Steel: The Role of Scrap

Hosted by Sustain Steel Friday 24th September How can we maximise scrap utilisation for a greener UK steel industry? Register FREE The UK steel industry, as a part of the UK economy, is on the journey towards 2050 net zero emissions. The UK government in the recently published Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy considers that the iron […]

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Published: August 25th, 2021
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‘Green steel’: Swedish company ships first batch made without using coal

Hybrit sends steel made with hydrogen production process to Volvo, which plans to use it in prototype vehicles and components

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Published: August 25th, 2021
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IOM3 Sustainable Future Week

s part of its Sustainable Future theme to help build momentum ahead of COP26, IOM3 is hosting a week of virtual events across 6-10 September. This week will showcase the vital role of professionals in materials, minerals and mining in the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient society.

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Published: August 17th, 2021
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Tomographic Imaging Of Transport In Cement-based Materials

Applications accepted all year round Location: University of Sheffield Dr D Smyl The resistance or conductance of moisture and ions in cement-based materials largely governs the durability of cement-based materials. Unfortunately, the methods currently available for quantifying these physical phenomena in specimens of meaningful size are rather rudimentary and generally offer insufficient information for characterising […]

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Published: August 12th, 2021
Posted in PhD opportunities


PhD in glass and glass-ceramic materials for solar energy and environmental applications

Applications accepted all year round Location: Sheffield Hallam University Prof Paul Bingham PhD candidates with a passion for materials science, engineering, physics and/or chemistry, applied to the fields of energy and the environment, should apply. The project includes development of advanced glass and glass-ceramic materials; advanced spectroscopy of these new materials using multiple techniques; and […]

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Published: August 12th, 2021
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Development of corrosion-resistant ceramic coatings by the Aerosol Deposition method

Applications accepted all year round Location: University of Manchester Dr D Hall, Dr B Mingo Applications welcome from candidates to work with our interdisciplinary and collaborative team on a project associated with the development of high-performance ceramic coatings for corrosion protection of light alloys. The project will be based at Manchester in the Coatings & […]

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Published: August 12th, 2021
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PhD in glass and glass-ceramic materials for solar energy and environmental applications

Applications accepted all year round Location: Sheffield Hallam University Professor Paul Bingham PhD candidates with a passion for materials science, engineering, physics and/or chemistry, applied to the fields of energy and the environment, should apply. The project includes development of advanced glass and glass-ceramic materials; advanced spectroscopy of these new materials using multiple techniques; and […]

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Published: August 12th, 2021
Posted in PhD opportunities


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