27th Jun 2022
We last took a look at the patent landscape for solid-state batteries over three years ago, and since then, interest in the technology has only grown. Indeed, the massive rise in demand for electric vehicles has only served to further the future importance of solid-state batteries to automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers.
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10th Jun 2022
We are pleased to introduce our new newsletter, Sustainable Future: Exploring innovations for the Energy Transition and Circular Economy.
8th Mar 2022
Over the years, thousands of female innovators have shaped the patent landscape in the fields of chemistry and materials science. Their research has not only advanced theoretical understanding in their field, but has led to many inventions that have a tangible impact on our everyday life. This International Women’s Day we wanted to celebrate the achievements of some of our favourites.
7th Mar 2022
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reported that the number of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) international applications with at least one female inventor was 33.3% in 2021, although only 16.5% of all inventors were women.
9th Nov 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently caused a stir when he announced to a room full of schoolchildren that recycling plastic ”doesn’t work” (reported here). The PM’s comments upset some, but he did have a point. According to Sian Sutherland, A Plastic Planet co-founder, “less than 10% [of plastic waste] is actually recycled in the UK. Despite being touted by industry as a solution to the problem, all it has done is justify overproduction” (reported here).
9th Nov 2021
As the UK hosts the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, the world is focused on climate change and what actions we can take to address it. Recent analysis by the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation which found meat and dairy accounts for 14.5 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions — the same as all cars, HGVs, aircraft, and ships combined. A move towards more plant-based diets is therefore seen as a key factor for a more sustainable future.
1st Nov 2021
The COP26 Special Report predicts that the implementation of a largely plant-based diet could help improve the climate battle. Fortunately, there are plenty of meat alternatives on the market.
12th Oct 2021
At 90, William Shatner will be the oldest person to go to space tomorrow on board “New Shepard”, a reusable suborbital rocket system.