1-3 Fundamental research | UK Universities Climate Network

Recycling PHA for Second life (RePHASe)

Aug 21, 2024

Global plastic production, use and disposal currently contributes more than 850 million tonnes of CO2 to the atmosphere; about 2% of the total emitted due to human activity. To reduce their environmental impact, bio-derived and biodegradable polymers such as PHAs may...

Zero Carbon Rugeley

Aug 21, 2024

Zero Carbon Rugeley aimed to design a Smart Local Energy System for the town of Rugeley, Staffordshire, the site of a former coal power station. The decommissioning of the power station was used as a catalyst to approach place based decarbonisation, understanding how...

Home Grown House

Aug 21, 2024

Concepts for sustainable, low-cost prefabricated housing made from domestically grown timber and round-wood thinnings. The Home Grown House project (HGH) is a Higher Education Innovation Funded (HEIF) research project addressing the limited use of locally sourced,...