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Keep up to date with the latest news from the Department of Materials.
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Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa
19 Apr 2024
Researchers from The University of Manchester investigating waste management practices for off-grid solar technologies in Malawi have discovered ...
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Manchester researchers awarded prestigious funding to pursue projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs
11 Apr 2024
Seven leading Manchester researchers are being awarded highly prestigious European Research Council (ERC) advanced grants.
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Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials
10 Apr 2024
In a new breakthrough that could revolutionise medical and material engineering, scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind molecular device that ...
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Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation
8 Apr 2024
Researchers at The University of Manchester have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in catalyst technology.
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University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training
12 Mar 2024
The University of Manchester has been awarded £30 million funding by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for four Centres ...
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Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications
12 Mar 2024
· A team based in The University of Manchester’s Department of Materials are leading research into inorganic high-entropy ...
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First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely
16 Feb 2024
A revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be developed further without acute risk to human health, ...
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Mimicking the Brain: Long-Term Memory and Synapse-Like Dynamics in 2D Nanofluidic Channels
31 Jan 2024
Research by Manchester’s Angstrofluidics Group is exploring new perspectives in nanofluidics by pushing the boundaries of nanofabrication with ...
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2023 Graphene Hackathon
26 Jan 2024
The Graphene Hackathon recently hosted an inspiring event, challenging student teams to push the boundaries of innovation using graphene. 60 ...
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Manchester spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage
25 Jan 2024
A team of Manchester scientists have secured €3 million investment to bring a lithium-free energy storage solution to the global market.
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New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process
24 Jan 2024
Manchester scientists have developed a new type of wearable sensor that can precisely track your breath, even the slightest changes in the exhaling ...
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Manchester professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists
17 Jan 2024
Two University of Manchester professors have been recognised in the prestigious 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists.
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MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Manchester
8 Jan 2024
Manchester Gorton MP Afzal Khan has visited The University of Manchester’s multi-million-pound engineering facility which provides industry-led ...
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Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships
18 Dec 2023
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable construction and waste management, The University of Manchester are proud to witness the recent ...
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Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials
15 Dec 2023
Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials, Manchester, UK, to set up a Centre...
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University of Manchester partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions
13 Dec 2023
The collaboration will support the development of future engineering talent, as well as drive the development of innovative and sustainable power ...
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Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops
11 Dec 2023
Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops: using nanocapillaries to understand the fundamental structure and behaviour of water
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Investigating microfibre pollution
11 Dec 2023
Our clothes are contributing to hundreds of thousands of tonnes of microfibres being released into the environment. Not enough is currently known ...
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Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics
5 Dec 2023
Scientists at the University of Manchester Unveil Inorganic Stamp Technology for Creating Atomically Clean Interfaces. New technology could ...
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MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Manchester
1 Dec 2023
Academics from across The University of Manchester have today (Friday) hosted Bolton West MP Chris Green on an extended visit including a tour of the ...
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UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration
28 Nov 2023
In November an important UK-India Industry-Academia scoping workshop on Circularity of Critical Metals, Minerals and Materials was hosted by the The ...
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Decarbonising construction with Graphene
10 Nov 2023
Graphene disruption opens doors to a sustainable future for concrete says James Baker, CEO Graphene@Manchester
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Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability
10 Nov 2023
Graphene Innovations Manchester Ltd, founded by Dr Vivek Koncherry, has won The Spectator’s prestigious Excellence in Sustainability Award, in ...
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Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies
6 Nov 2023
Researchers from the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester have discovered a way to use light to accelerate proton transport ...
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University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training
31 Oct 2023
The University of Manchester has been awarded funding for a new UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Decision Making for Complex Systems.
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Sustainable fashion and sportswear must be high on the political agenda
19 Oct 2023
Three University of Manchester academics who specialise in fashion and textiles have criticised the Government for failing to take action to boost ...
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Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting
25 Sep 2023
At a glance Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease affecting more than 528 million people worldwide. There are currently no medical ...
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Manchester-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants
25 Sep 2023
A new collaboration between The University of Manchester and CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials will transform the field of biomedical implants.
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Gerdau Graphene and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Fifth Year
12 Sep 2023
Gerdau, Brazilian largest steel producer, and The University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) are celebrating the ...
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Graphene@Manchester CEO conferred as Professor of Practice at The University of Manchester
5 Sep 2023
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester has been conferred the title of Professor of Practice at The University of Manchester in recognition of his ...
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The University of Manchester showcases AI and robotics research to the Minister for AI and Intellectual Property
1 Sep 2023
The University of Manchester has welcomed the Minister for AI and Intellectual Property to learn about its cutting-edge research into AI and Robotics ...
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Peering into nanofluidic mysteries one photon at a time
31 Aug 2023
Researchers at University of Manchester and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, have revealed an innovative approach ...
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Manchester research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space
24 Aug 2023
New research by The University of Manchester will enhance the power of bioprinting technology, opening doors to transform advances in medicine and ...
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Graphene discovery could help generate cheaper and more sustainable hydrogen
23 Aug 2023
Researchers from The University of Manchester and the University of Warwick finally solved the long-standing puzzle of why graphene is so much more ...
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Manchester academics tackle “hidden problem” of textile waste in the football industry
26 Jul 2023
A new partnership dedicated to tackling the impact of textile waste in the football industry has been launched between The University of Manchester ...
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Manchester scientists caught Hofstadter’s butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth
20 Jul 2023
A team of researchers from The University of Manchester have revisited in a study published in Nature one of the most ancient materials on Earth – ...
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Winners announced for the 2023 Harari Graphene Enterprise Award
18 Jul 2023
Winners of the £80,000 prize fund were announced on Friday 14 July at the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre’s 2023 Harari Awards celebration event.
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Scientists propose new strategy for modern sails to help shipping sector meet its carbon reduction goals
3 Jul 2023
Researchers have identified a strategy that can offset the random and unpredictable nature of weather conditions that threaten carbon emission ...
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University of Manchester hosts largest European graphene event
27 Jun 2023
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, inaugurated Graphene 2023, the 13th edition of the Graphene Conference series - the largest European ...
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Experiments reveal water can "talk" to electrons in graphene
26 Jun 2023
An international team of researchers from The University of Manchester, the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research of Mainz (Germany), and the ...
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Professor Allan Matthews elected as Fellow of the Royal Society
6 Jun 2023
Professor Allan Matthews, University of Manchester Professor of Surface Engineering and Tribology, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society ...
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The University of Manchester leading innovation in hydrogen economy
6 Jun 2023
A multi-million pound project awarded from the UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to accelerate the deployment of ...
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A University spin-out fuelling the battery revolution in the UK
19 May 2023
For the first time in the UK, scientists have been able to recover commercial grade lithium carbonate and graphite from black mass; a solid black ...
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Intelligent membranes with memories make next-generation smart filters
19 Apr 2023
Researchers from the National Graphene Institute (NGI) have made 'intelligent' membranes whose 'memory' can be used in areas like smart separation ...
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Wonder material graphene claims yet another superlative
12 Apr 2023
In a paper published in Nature this week (13 Apr 2023), researchers from The University of Manchester report record-high magnetoresistance that ...
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Manchester spin-out signs $1 billion game-changing deal to help tackle global sustainability challenges
11 Apr 2023
A spin-out company from the graphene innovation ecosystem at The University of Manchester has formed an international partnership that will spearhead ...
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Professor Rahul Nair awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair
3 Apr 2023
Professor Rahul Nair has been appointed as the Carlsberg/Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Advanced Membranes for Sustainable Separation ...
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Inaugural Engineering the Future Conference 'a huge success'
31 Mar 2023
The first-of-its-kind event showcased Manchester’s engineering research and teaching.
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UK recycling system requires 'dramatic overhaul', report finds
31 Mar 2023
The UK’s recycling system requires a dramatic overhaul to effectively tackle the issue of plastic waste, according to a new report published by The ...
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GEIC partner NERD boosted by Arup and Black Swan deals on Concretene
28 Mar 2023
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre’s growing commercial ecosystem around advanced materials has been strengthened by equity deals between ...
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