How can we make molecules in DAYS not YEARS?

Dial-a-Molecule is a Grand Challenge network funded by EPSRC to promote research aimed at step change in the ability to deliver molecules quickly and efficiently.  More information can be found  at www.dial-a-molecule.org .

Until now the network has organised a series of meetings that developed the initial ideas of Dial-a-Molecule into focus areas. They [...]

CCalc update

The CCaLC Tool (for life cycle and carbon footprint calculations) has been updated and the new version (V1.1) was released on 11 October 2010. Visit www.ccalc.org.uk to find out more and to download the [...]

Combined dust and VOC scrubber

A German company offers a gas cleaner which simultaneously removes dust and VOCs from a process stream. Partners are sought to commercialise [...]

Carbon Footprint Calculator

CIKTN and Manchester University have launched a carbon footprint calculator to help companies with product life cycle analysis and determination of greenhouse gas emissions.

A demonstrator is available on a memory stick from CIKTN or the full tool (based on Excel (2003 or later)) is [...]

Reducing your electricity bills

A recent Materials KTN presentation described technology for reducing impedance and improving current flow in electrical circuits. It is available in UK, as a product suitable for industrial energy users, and seems to have sound customer testimonials.

Further information available [...]

4601 New Catalyst (Chiral Amines)

UK university offers a new (organic) catalyst for chiral amines. Catalyst is effective at substantially lower concentrations than existing catalysts. Scale-up demonstrations currently in hand. IP is protected (and backed by Yorkshire Forward). Users, customers (and possibly) partners [...]

4588 Reflectance Anisotropy Spectroscopy

“A solution seeking a problem”. Four Delta Consulting Ltd is collaborating with Mott Medallist Professor Peter Weightman of the Department of Physics, University of Liverpool in seeking industrial applications for Reflectance Anisotropy Spectroscopy (RAS). This spectroscopic technique can provide an exceptionally sensitive probe of surfaces and for materials on surfaces (see www.liv.ac.uk/~sc35/RAS.htm) . Peter seeks funding [...]