Advanced Materials

The University of Edinburgh has licensed an innovative gold and copper recovery process to mineral processing company Lithium Universe, enabling cleaner extraction of high‑value metals from electronic waste (e‑waste).

The UK Government has announced £5m in funding for the Arrol Gibb Innovation Campus (AGIC) to accelerate the delivery of mission critical technologies through large-scale advanced manufacturing.

Staff startup Mask Logic has secured almost £800k in seed funding and grants for its 3D-printed, reusable face mask, uniquely tailored to each individual's face.

Waste textiles from sailing boats could be given a new lease of life thanks to a research project to turn plastic fibres from sails into chemicals such as vanillin – the compound used in cosmetics and food products for a vanilla flavour and smell.

3D-printed blood vessels, which closely mimic the properties of human veins, could transform the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

A group of university research scientists has formed a company to adapt open-source academic chemical software for use in the pharmaceutical industry.

A project aiming to maximise tidal energy generation has been launched in the presence of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, at the University of Edinburgh’s FastBlade facility.

The world’s first rapid testing facility for tidal turbine blades, which researchers say can speed up development of marine energy technologies while helping to reduce costs, has opened for business.