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Solar cells with thinner active layers show greater resistance to the harsh conditions in space, find researchers in Kazakhstan.

The University of Sheffield is to head up a project to speed up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.

The Maritime Minister has announced £30mln to decarbonise shipping and boost jobs.

A Cold War-era armoured building in Scotland is set to see action again as a rocket test and teaching facility.

A solvent-based plastics recycling technique designed to meet the requirements of the European Vehicle Directive.

Safety professionals in the quarry, nuclear, automotive and oil and gas sectors share their experiences.

Reducing the demand for critical materials

A multilayer film composed of outside layers of polyethylene (PE) and an inside layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) is being investigated for improved helium permeability in stratospheric balloons. 

The proof-of-concept material is said to have achieved reflection losses of up to -40dB, equivalent to 99.99% radar absorption.