Rethinking product development for sustainability
Ellie Gabel discusses how pioneering product development with waste principles can help industries for a more sustainable future reduce overproduction, design inefficiencies, and material waste. Companies in the sector need to rethink how they produce consumer goods. From fast fashion to electronics, many items produce a wealth of waste due to short-lived trends and unsustainable […]
The UK awards £3.5 million to create sensors for fusion power plants
The UK Atomic Energy Agency (UKAEA) has awarded contracts to 13 organizations to develop robust sensing technologies for use in future fusion power plants. Total worth £3.5 million, the 16 contracts – feasibility study from £100,000 to £250,000 – was awarded in 2021 by UKAEA’s Fusion Industry Program, an initiative to develop the technologies and […]
A detailed look at how green hydrogen is produced
Green hydrogen is a zero-emission fuel produced via water electrolysis using a renewable power source. The potential for a decarbonisation industry relying on fossil fuels, making it an important component of energy transitions. Green hydrogen is attracting attention for its ability to store and transport renewable electricity as demand for sustainable energy solutions grows. Unlike […]
Wales secures £250 million in investment in EV semiconductor manufacturing
Wales is undergoing significant economic transformation with a £250 million landmark investment from Vishay Intertechnology, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. This strategic investment will enhance the UK’s capacity in semiconductor production, a key component of the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) industry. The initiative is touted to promote innovation, create high-level jobs and strengthen […]
EU DDP Mandate: highlighting real eco-business
Matthew Ekholm, Protokol’s Digital Product Passports and Circularity Specialist, explains how the EU’s Digital Product Passports Movement will advance the circular economy. It’s not news that sustainability is becoming an obligation to grow for businesses and consumers operating in the modern world as global warming continues to burden the planet. We can already see the […]
The SPARC fusion reactor progresses with a gas injection breakthrough
The competition is accelerating to harness fusion energy as a clean, infinite power source, and SPARC fusion reactors are at the forefront of this innovative quest. A critical breakthrough in plasma cooling has been achieved through an advanced gas injection system designed to destroy and optimize the efficiency of the SPARC reactor. Researchers at Commonwealth […]
A new leap in the next generation of quantum cryptography standards
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) selected the Hamming Quanchoreomorphic Ring (HQC) at Florida Atlantic University for standardization of post-Quantum encryption (PQC) projects. After a thorough evaluation process, NIST chose HQC and became part of a new generation of quantum cryptography standards for its ability to meet security, efficiency and practical implementation standards. […]
Airbus accelerates the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels
Airbus is taking an important step towards expanding the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by testing a new “book and claims” approach. The initiative aims to boost both the supply and demand of sustainable aviation fuels around the world, providing flexible and scalable solutions to accelerate SAF adoption. The first MOU was signed by […]
Chemical water electrolysis can advance hydrogen production
Clean hydrogen production technologies such as water electrolysis have attracted attention to dealing with climate change and environmental pollution. Water electrolysis is considered a promising technology that can generate hydrogen without carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. However, the challenges of lowering energy efficiency due to high operating voltages remain. The Need for Hydrogen to Fight Climate […]
Solutions for preparation for pathogens
Avantamine is an innovative biology that combines the power to kill chlorine pathogens while avoiding the drawbacks of bleaching, making it an effective, safe and versatile solution for pandemic preparation and infection control. In fighting dangerous pathogens such as candida ary, avian flu, Ebola and the ever-evolving unknown threat, the world needs innovative solutions that […]