Issue 91 » June 2022
Breathing new life into wind turbine blades
As wind turbine blades are being retired in increasing numbers, engineers are coming up with solutions to extend their use.
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Metamaterials, metalenses and beyond
Techniques used to manufacture semiconductors are being used to make lenses ultrathin, leading to even slimmer smartphone cameras.
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Adding value through maintenance
Modern technology is playing an increasingly important role in the maintenance of key infrastructure and other systems.
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Engineering biodiversity
New legislation means that all new developments, such as roads and railways, must demonstrate how they have increased biodiversity.
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Articles about sustainability
Innovation Watch – Edible packaging
Portia Sale
Half of plastic packaging is used once and thrown away. Startup Notpla has developed sustainably sourced seaweed packaging to hold liquids
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Innovation Watch - From food waste to fashion
Portia Sale
Chip[s] Board is turning potato peel into sustainable bioplastics for the fashion and interior design industries to simultaneously tackle the problems of food waste and plastic pollution.
Towards zero carbon aviation
Stuart Nathan
A hydrogen-powered aircraft is aiming to make air travel more sustainable.
Fuel for a net zero future
Synthetic petroleum, which is produced from fossil-free sources, is an alternative to traditional fuels.
Engineering for a sustainable society and an inclusive economy
The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone.
In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public.
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