KTN and the UK Circular Plastics Network held a 90-minute session on the 11th November to introduce some areas of mathematical science into the challenge of plastics management. Both parties are keen to facilitate collaborations in this space and bring mathematical science tools to bear on this important social, economic, technical and environmental challenge.
UKRI has announced 10 university-led research projects that will receive £8m funding from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
KTN has published a report on ‘Networks and Optimal Control for a Circular Economy’ looking at the role of maths in plastic reuse.
UKCPN publish academic papers on creative circular economy approaches to eliminate plastic waste.
Take a look at the Eunomia Roadmap which makes recommendations for research, technology development, infrastructure and knowledge exchange.
An update on the Plastics Research and Innovation Fund on World Environment Day.
The Henry Royce Institute will be launching a £10m sustainability hub to support Greater Manchester SMEs with plastics innovations.
Take a look at the list of projects funded under the Plastics Research & Innovation Fund.
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth have been awarded £5.8m funding from the Research England Expanding Excellence Fund through the Government’s Industrial Strategy, after having engineered an enzyme that can break up plastics.
Take a look at UCL’s ‘Designing Out Plastic Waste Project’ which aims to uncover new methods of recycling plastics.
