Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet’s plastic problem
To illustrate the utility of their platform, they have engineered an enzyme that can successfully degrade poly(ethylene) terephthalate in plastic bottles.
Aug 25 2022
Graphene as ‘the philosopher’s stone’: turning waste into gold
Graphene turns rubbish into gold, literally,” added Professor Andre Geim from The University of Manchester.
Applications for the Royce Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) must be submitted via a Royce Partner and include the use of Royce Partner capability.
The Royce Materials Challenge Accelerator Programme (MCAP) aims to provide short term funding to progress priority areas in the Royce materials challenge.
Aug 02 2022
University of Southampton — Inspiring PhD Student named in Top 50 Women in Engineering List for 2022
Sarah Lu has been recognised for her research in Analytical Radiochemistry and Ocean technology and for her outreach work in local schools.
Jul 13 2022
University of Manchester academics selected in Top 50 Women in Engineering
The International Women in Engineering Day takes place 23rd June and continues to lead the way to provide female engineers with a voice around the world.
Jul 13 2022
First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel
Synthetic kerosene is made from raw materials with high sugar levels, such as food waste, and so is completely fossil fuel-free.
Jun 17 2022
Luminspheres™ — A Guiding Light in Reservoir Surveillance
Chromition aims to offer unprecedented characterisation and mapping of complex geological environments.
Jun 15 2022
UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy Summer School
The UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy is hosting a Summer School.