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Commercial forests can have long-term benefits in climate change fight
A new study involving researchers at University of Limerick has demonstrated the vital role that the planting of new commercial forests could play in the fight against climate change.A major finding of the new research [...]
Bernal Chair Mike Zaworotko reaches a h-index of 100, and 50,000 citations
Today Bernal Chair of Crystal Engineering, Professor Mike Zaworotko reached a h-index of 100. Dr Z has published over 400 peer-reviewed papers and patents that have been cited over 50,000 times. In 2011, Thomson-Reuters listed him [...]
Cars made from paper waste
Groundbreaking technology developed by Dr Maurice Collins producing cheaper and more sustainable carbon fibre could lead to the cars of the future being manufactured from paper waste. Carbon fibre is used as a reinforcement [...]
UL PhD student wins worldwide competition for research in composite materials
Paris, June 2, 2021 – The winners of the JEC Composites Innovation Awards, Startup Booster and Composites challenge have been revealed during the All-in-one Awards ceremony held Wednesday, June 2nd during JEC Composites Connect. [...]
Dr Sarah Guerin has developed a low-cost sensor that can detect damage in pipes in real-time and could help save water.
A researcher at the Bernal Institute has developed a low-cost, environmentally friendly sensor that can detect damage in pipelines and could save water as a result. The damage detection sensor uses highly sensitive, eco-friendly [...]
Watch: experts explore new opportunities for composites in wind energy for Ireland
Opportunities for Composites in Wind Energy for Ireland The IComp Network Seminar series was launched in April 2021 to examine the future possibilities for composites-based innovation and applications for sustainable economic (post-pandemic) development in [...]