Against the backdrop of the recent speech by Theresa May outlining the UK government’s aspirations for Brexit, and President Trump’s tweeted warnings of tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to…
The Crucible: April 2018
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CrucibleThe Crucible: April 2018
Critical Minerals Updated in the USA
by tamara@mmta.co.uk March 29, 2018‘The United States must not remain reliant on foreign competitors like Russia and China for the critical minerals needed to keep our economy strong and our country safe’ The signing…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: April 2018
How special is Marvel’s Vibranium?
by tamara@mmta.co.uk March 29, 2018Materials comparison website lists properties of Marvel’s magical material Have you ever wondered just how strong Black Panther’s suit or Captain America’s shield is? The materials scientists at Matmatch have,…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: April 2018
Hydrogen extraction breakthrough could be a game-changer
by tamara@mmta.co.uk March 29, 2018Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have successfully tested a new material that can be used for cheap and large-scale production of hydrogen – another promising alternative to fossil…
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Dear Members Here’s wishing all members everywhere a very happy spring! We here in the U.S., and I believe, those of you in the UK seem to be some way…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: April 2018
Meet the new ‘renewable superpowers’: nations that boss the materials used for wind and solar
by tamara@mmta.co.uk March 29, 2018Imagine a world where every country has not only complied with the Paris climate agreement but has moved away from fossil fuels entirely. How would such a change affect global…
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The European Commission has finally published the delayed second REACH review (REACH REFIT Evaluation) – Expected in June 2017. The results of the assessment have been presented in a Commission…