Thomas Lonsdale - Jun 30, 2022
High hopes for hydrogen electrolysers: EPO report looks to the future of green hydrogen production
Hydrogen is often seen as the “fuel of the future” due to its high energy density, its abundance (in water) and clean burning qualities (see our blogs Hydrogen: turning grey to green and Hydrogen: the storage question). The development of hydrogen technologies is particularly important for...
Vertical farming - finding space to sprout up
One thing the past couple of years have taught a lot of people is..
The search for more sustainable food sources
So much more than nutrition, food can evoke pleasure and excitement..
Recycl-ink: innovations in ink recycling
Efforts to improve recyclability are typically focused on high..
From bottle to throttle: upcycling plastic waste into the tyre industry
In the UK alone 35.8 million plastic bottles are used and discarded..
Sustainability - good intentions are not enough
There is growing awareness and alarm at the impact humans are having..
Composites in construction: building towards a stronger and more sustainable future
Composite materials are generally defined as materials produced from..
Plastics getting greener
Industry has listened, and learned – plastics are becoming more and..
Solid-state electrolytes – a firm footing for the future?
Innovation must produce sustainable solutions in every area of..
Inspired by nature – the microbial revolution
As part of our Thought Leaders series, Mewburn Ellis Associate Niles..
The green graphene revolution – the pursuit of sustainability
If there is one word to describe graphene, it is “potential”. Since..
A cleaner, greener future for pharma
The pharma industry is centred on the mission of providing..
Plastics from thin air – converting captured carbon dioxide
From the start of 2021 up to the date of writing this blog in..
LG Chem vs SK Innovation: law & politics in the EV market
Sales of electric vehicles are booming. With global stock up from..
Planet-saving partnerships: collaborating on sustainable innovation
In the race to bring forward sustainable solutions, worlds are..
New Green IP Report launched
Podcast with Nick Hounsfield, Founder, The Wave: surf's up at The Wave
We speak to Nick Hounsfield, Founder of The Wave — an inland surfing..
Intercalation Station: bringing new energy to battery industry reporting
This online news channel offers an insider’s viewpoint as it breaks..
Plastic-fuelled fungi
The “circular economy” is often seen as the ultimate goal for the..
Taking charge - electric vehicle battery recycling
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Callum McGuinn and Joseph Newcombe..
Smart grids – cities of the future?
Increasingly, climate change and smart energy consumption are at the..
Green graphene - graphene from waste
As the demand for graphene continues to increase, so does the desire..
Pyrolysis oil – heating up plastics recycling
As society pushes towards a circular economy, the need for clever and..
Plastics recycling: can microwaves help us clean up our mess?
Forward asks Martin Lamb, chairman of pioneering recycler Enval,..
Podcast with Dave Rigg, COO, Bombora: The power of wave energy
We speak to Dave Rigg, Chief Operating Officer at Bombora, a marine..
Unwrapping compostable packaging
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Thomas Lonsdaleunwraps the future..
Meet the material: PowerPaste
A new hydrogen-based fuel packs quite a punch, writes Kerry..
To zero and beyond! Technology for a carbon-negative future
22 April 2021 marks the 51st Earth Day, an annual event seeking to..
Composites in automotive applications: accelerating towards a greener future?
The UK government has recently vowed to cut 68% of CO2 emissions by..
Hydrogen: turning grey to green
Hydrogen fuels, with their high energy density and clean-air..
eFuel – the solution to green air travel?
Electric vehicles (EVs) look like an obvious replacement in working..
Clean, green, renewable machine - the future of centralised and distributed energy storage
The Government recently announced that they want to make the UK the..
Breaking down barriers to film recycling
Since the invention of cellophane by Swiss chemist Jacques E...
Circular economy of tyres: the end is just the beginning
Our reliance on tyres and their ubiquity in modern mobility makes..
Tyres: the secret polluter
Automotive emissions are a hot topic, but increased regulation..
Lithium-metal batteries: a separator solution to dendrites
Global demand for clean, renewable energy is now higher than ever..
EU batteries directive – powering up opportunities?
Changing needs, new demands
Global energy consumption has more than..
Green tyres: wheeling towards sustainable rubber
Rubber is a crucial component of the tyre, with most tyres typically..
Cornwall powering the UK to the frontline of the lithium revolution
Cornwall has long been an historic centre for mining in the UK. Since..
Graphene getting the automotive industry into gear
In the years since graphene was first created at the University of..
Aiming for the sky: aviation carbon reduction goals
One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the significant..
How green are electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles are often hailed as a primary solution for..
Circular economy: rethinking composite plastic packaging
As we move towards a circular economy, there is a huge incentive for..
Circular tyres: a new challenge for the circular economy
Tyres are huge. Globally over 2.2 billion tyres are produced a year –..
A supercharged day for Tesla and battery tech
On September 22, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to the stage during the..
Compostable packaging – let’s break it down
Before Covid-19, I often used to buy my lunch in one of those..
Outstanding in the field - Biotechnology and the search for improved crops
At a time that the media is saturated with COVID-19 news, it can be..
Beyond cultured meat: Cellular Agriculture and animal products
In recent months, lab-grown meat is getting a lot of attention. As..
What’s cool in the world of air conditioning?
Air conditioning accounts for approximately 10% of all electricity..
Polymer composites using natural fibres – growing reinforcements, growing in popularity
Fibre-reinforced polymer composites are lightweight yet strong..
E-scooters – a solution to socially distanced travel?
The UK Government has announced that trials of rental e-scooters will..
Recycling polymer composites (mixed material complicates)
Polymer composites are finding use at an ever-increasing scale in an..
A Taste for Waste – Plastic Recycling with Enzymes
Positive news has been relatively hard to come by of late, with..
Circular economy: the solution to plastic pollution?
The ascent of plastic from its Bakelite beginnings to the workhorse..
Taking charge - repurposing, recycling and reinventing batteries
Innovation in repurposing, recycling and reinventing batteries will..
Pushing Energy Storage to the MX(ene)
Batteries are indispensable in modern life. Not only is our reliance..
Chemical collaborations: polymer partnerships
Collaboration is ubiquitous with successful research. Sharing..
Lithium-sulfur batteries - an attractive alternative
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are a ubiquitous energy source in..
Genetic engineering and synthetic biology – making cannabis production greener
The therapeutic benefits of medicinal cannabis have been liberally..
Farming the great indoors
When you think of a farm, what comes to mind? Rolling fields of green..
Sustainability: Graphene offers new opportunities
In our blog Green graphene - the pursuit of sustainability we looked..
3 R's for sustainability of the battery industry
Zero-carbon transport and energy production are set to grow under the..
Lithium-ion batteries - powering the EVs of the future
In a recent blog, Eleanor Maciver reviewed a variety of promising..
Extreme fast charging – the future of electric vehicle batteries
With global deployment now exceeding five million, electric vehicles..
Coffee capsules: greener grounds
Large consumer companies are increasingly focusing on reworking their..
Plastics recycling: polymers unzipped
As society becomes more aware of the adverse effects of single-use..
Renewable energy – huge potential for biofuel innovation
It has been widely reported in the media recently that we need to do..
Consumable consumables: the edible water bottle
Throughout the 20th century, plastic has become increasingly..
Batteries for the future: the sky may not be the limit!
In an earlier blog Sam Bailey discussed the growing demands for high..
Intermodality: the future of transport?
Search the term 'intermodality' and you'll turn up a number of..
Food of the future – regulating and protecting gene-edited crops
A recent episode of the BBC World Service’s excellent series “50..
Circular economy: new technologies rise to the challenge
In recent months there has been a rapid increase in publicity and..
Green graphene - the pursuit of sustainability
Theoretically, at least, graphene can be produced from any carbon..
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: growth and innovation
While much attention and noise has surrounded the growth in the..
Hydrogen: the storage question
There’s a lot to like about hydrogen. It’s light; it’s abundant (at..