Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS)

Researchers transform common plastic waste into exceptional water-repelling materials, inspired by the natural properties of lotus leaves.

A versatile film that adjusts its transparency in response to temperature, pressure and moisture can enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, making them more sustainable.

Anode-free magnesium batteries represent a potential next-generation energy storage solution, boasting superior energy density compared to lithium-based alternatives currently used.

A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.

An innovative approach that uses genetically engineered bacteria to synthesise high-value natural fragrance offers a greener, more cost-effective alternative for the biomanufacturing sector.

A new fuel cell technology using novel nanoparticles promises a powerful and reliable alternative to commercial catalysts for fuel cells.

New gas sensing technologies offer improved environmental monitoring to address climate change and improve safety.

New high-resolution chemical insights reveal novel opportunities for making plastic production greener, more cost-effective and more efficient.

Researchers develop a novel and more efficient bioprocess for synthesising a highly valued chemical from plants that is used by the fragrance industry.

An in-depth review of catalysts used in clean energy generation reveals valuable insights on the dynamics between particle size, structure and their reaction efficiencies.

A new ultra-strong, ductile aluminium alloy overcomes the long-standing problem of cracking, opening up new possibilities for 3D printing high-strength aluminium aerospace components.

Subtle molecular differences in nickel-based electrocatalysts can open the path to more efficient water-splitting chemical reactions for clean energy generation.