The quest for clean, abundant energy faces a paradox: the promise of nuclear fusion, the process that powers stars, is hindered by a scarcity of its primary fuel, tritium. Simultaneously, the world grapples with a growing legacy of radioactive waste from conventional nuclear fission reactors, posing significant long-term storage challenges. An innovative solution is emerging …

Learn how process and 3D modelling support safe chemical process scale-up, from lab data and validation to plant layout and operation.

A groundbreaking discovery by a joint team of scientists from South Korea and Japan has led to the creation of a novel crystal material capable of “breathing” oxygen, offering a significant leap forward for clean energy and smart device technologies. Published in Nature Communications on August 15, 2025, this innovative crystal can repeatedly absorb and …

In the quest for efficient and sustainable methods to extract valuable bioactive compounds from natural matrices, Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) has emerged as a transformative technology. Unlike conventional extraction methods that rely on external heating, MAE leverages the direct interaction of microwave energy with the sample and solvent, leading to rapid and volumetric heating. This unique …

Oslo, Norway – Norwegian nuclear project developer Norsk Kjernekraft and energy developer Ocean-Power have announced a collaboration to explore and develop concepts for floating nuclear power plants powered by small modular reactors (SMRs). A memorandum of understanding was signed on August 13, 2025, laying the groundwork for solutions that integrate emission-free nuclear energy with flexible …

In the competitive landscape of industrial manufacturing, optimizing production processes is paramount for achieving superior product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. For composite profiles, the pultrusion process stands as a highly efficient and automated method for producing continuous fiber-reinforced materials with consistent cross-sections. However, the intricate interplay of numerous process parameters in pultrusion presents …