Super sponges
Modified sponge could recover oil contaminants from Arctic waters
Researchers have developed a sustainable and economical way to recover oil from ultra-cold industrial wastewater and oil spills.
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Cell cryopreservation
New platform technology could reduce the cost of cell therapies
Academics have been awarded funding to develop a new and more economically viable platform technology for cell cryopreservation.
IChemE Awards
Imperial academics recognised as experts in chemical engineering
Academics at Imperial have been recognised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers for their exceptional contribution to the profession.
Solar energy
Solar collectors that split sunlight are more efficient, study finds
According to a new study, solar collectors that split sunlight are significantly more efficient at generating combined thermal and electrical energy.
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Manufacturing medicines
Imperial startup to revolutionise medicines manufacturing
Startup company Exactmer to collaborate with AstraZeneca, Novartis, CPI and UK Research and Innovation on pioneering medicines manufacturing process.
Chinese student award
PhD candidate recognised with Great Britain-China Educational Trust grant
Final year PhD candidate Mr Huiqiang Lu has received the prestigious grant from the Great Britain-China Educational Trust to support his research.
Reducing waste
Imperial to play a key role in establishing a circular chemical economy
The new £4.3m National Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy is part of a £22.5m initiative announced by the Government.
Biofuel membrane
New membrane could pave way for cheap, efficiently made biofuels
Scientists have developed a cost-effective method of biofuel extraction which could make them viable alternatives to fossil fuels in transport.
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Global recognition
Imperial projects shortlisted for prestigious IChemE Global Awards
Imperial projects have been named as finalists in several categories of the annual IChemE awards.
Equality in STEM
International group of researchers call for action on diversity in science
A group of 30 academics have published an article outlining the necessary steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusivity in science.
