Developing the future of PFAS destruction
In the global race to tackle ‘forever chemicals’, PFASuiki is turning ambition into action. The startup is scaling up its breakthrough electrochemical oxidation (EO) system and expanding its team of engineers, scientists, and field experts to achieve permanent PFAS destruction. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of over 10,000 synthetic compounds valued for […]
UK-Germany £14m quantum technology partnership announced
The UK and Germany have unveiled a major step forward in scientific collaboration, announcing £14 million in joint initiatives aimed at unlocking the vast potential of quantum technology. The agreements were announced on the final day of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s state visit to the UK and signal a significant strengthening of cross-border research ties. […]
Alliance to End Plastic Waste Progress Report 2024
As the Alliance to End Plastic Waste celebrates its fifth anniversary, Innovation Platform sat down with Ted Toth, Vice President of Global Programs and Circularity, to discuss the evolving focus set out in the Alliance’s 2024 Progress Report and Strategy 2030. The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has released its Progress Report 2024, highlighting five […]
Quebec’s pioneering model for the Jewish General Hospital
Quebec’s first virtual care program is redefining care, allowing patients and families to heal safely at home with hospital-level support. Jewish General Hospital (JGH), part of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, has pioneered an innovative virtual care program that is reshaping the way health care is delivered in Quebec. As the first hospital in the state to […]
AI-powered full material declarations crack the PFAS code
Travis Miller, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Source Intelligence, discusses AI-powered full material declarations (FMDs) and their potential in PFAS detection and elimination. The global regulatory landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), governments are accelerating efforts to eliminate hazardous substances […]
Stopping PFAS: Adsorption barriers and phytoremediation
From permeable adsorption barriers to phytoremediation: Upstream passive interventions can address PFAS plumes with minimal O&M, reducing lifecycle risk and cost for utilities, regulators and asset owners. PFAS contamination is one of the most persistent environmental challenges of our time. Treating PFAS-impacted water at water treatment plants or at the point of entry or use […]
Is the global rare earth supply chain reaching a turning point?
The Rare Earth Industry Association provides the latest information on global rare earth supplies, highlighting the need for a diverse and resilient global supply chain and the critical role of REIA in ensuring this. Few materials punch above their weight in modern life like rare earth elements (REEs). The best known are high-performance permanent magnets […]
A year of learning and progress in the UK hydrogen industry
Back in February, Dr. Emma Guthrie was appointed CEO of the Hydrogen Energy Association. Here she examines a year of accelerated learning, constant collaboration and hard-won progress on hydrogen for the UK. If there’s one message I’d like to emphasize after my first year as CEO of HEA, it’s this. Hydrogen in the UK is […]
Safety and efficiency: Beam-intercepting devices
Marco Calviani, STI Group Deputy Head, Systems Department, Targets, Collimators and Dumps Section Leader at CERN, discusses the work of the team and the unique challenges they encounter in maintaining reliability and durability. AT CERN, the management and maintenance of beam-intercepting devices are crucial for ensuring both the safety and efficiency of the accelerator complex. […]
The ONR’s latest regulatory sandbox
The Innovation Platform’s Maddie Hall spoke with Paolo Picca, Innovation Lead at the Office for Nuclear Regulation, about a new regulatory sandbox aimed at exploring the use of artificial intelligence to enhance safety and efficiency in the UK’s nuclear industry. The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and […]