material for sodium-ion batteries

New non-graphite anode material for sodium-ion batteries

Researchers at Korea Maritime and Ocean University set out to find a suitable non-graphite anode material for sodium-ion batteries.
carbon capture and conversion

Increasing the efficiency of carbon capture and conversion systems

Researchers have developed a method that could significantly boost the efficiency of carbon capture and conversion systems. Carbon capture and conversion systems for carbon dioxide...
refillable packaging

Tackling the global waste crisis with refillable packaging

An environmental consultancy firm discusses how refillable packaging could help to solve global waste issues.
biodegradable electronic displays

New biodegradable electronic displays to minimise waste medical electronics

Scientists have produced the first biodegradable electronic displays to help the electronics industry adopt a sustainable lifecycle.
semimetals

Connecting the physics of semimetals to the theory of black holes

A joint research collaboration has launched a three-year research project connecting the physics of semimetals to the theory of black holes.
theromoplastic biomaterial

Scientists successfully control the degradation of a new theromoplastic biomaterial

A collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Duke University has resulted in the fine tuning of a new theromoplastic biomaterial.
experimental nanosatellite

SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket will launch an experimental nanosatellite into orbit

Today, the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. The rocket will contain an experimental nanosatellite.
Heavy ion physics

Heavy ion physics and its applications

Dr Ivan Kisel uses the analogy of throwing pebbles into a pond and observing their ripples to explain how heavy ion physics is approached.
climate change and food security

Plant sciences to tackle the challenges of climate change and food security

Professor Kazuo Watanabe explains how the centre is working to tackle the challenges of climate change and food security.
Evolutionary theory

Evolutionary theory in applied problem-solving

Professor Lawrence C Scharmann explains how the Darwinian evolutionary theory and common ancestry can be used as problem solving tools.