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We are excited to announce that the 18th edition of The Innovation Platform is now live and free to read! The Innovation Platform Issue 18 delves into exciting updates and explorations of all things innovation, including renewable energy, electric vehicles, critical raw materials, medical science and much more. Johan Söderbom from EIT InnoEnergy contributes this edition’s foreword, discussing the ways energy storage can help us navigate the clean energy transition. Our Electric Vehicles, Battery Research and Development section continues this theme of flexibility, particularly considering the importance of diversifying our global battery metals supply chains. The European Commission discusses the significance of its recently opened Nuuk Office in Greenland and how this new branch of international cooperation will be mutually beneficial in strengthening Greenland’s economy and diversifying EU supply chains. The content of this edition’s Environment section spans a variety of thought-provoking topics, ranging from the search for sustainable PFAS alternatives, to improving the efficiency of our agricultural and food supply chains. Following the revelations about sewage in the UK’s waterways, regulatory body Ofwat considers water pollution and the importance of green infrastructure and innovative technologies in cleaning up our water sector. Elsewhere in the issue, we speak with Aleko Khukhunaishvili from CERN’s CMS experiment about the recent measurement of a fundamental parameter of the Standard Model. Our Energy section features an interview with Andre Faaij from the NERA - The Netherlands Energy Research Alliance detailing the key sustainable energy initiatives currently driving the energy transition in the Netherlands, as well as the organisation’s role in advocating for the industry and contributing to European policy. In our new section, Horizon Europe collaborations, Jackson Howard of EURAXESS discusses the impact of these major global research programmes for researchers and institutions and offers advice on maximising the opportunities presented by the collaboration. As you can see, our 18th edition is filled with a wide range of exciting content, insightful articles, in-depth interviews, and thought-provoking features. We want to thank our partners, contributors, and everyone involved in creating this publication. Click below to read this free publication, and please share it with your networks. ⬇ https://bit.ly/3RbtDPv #Science #GreenEnergy #ElectricVehicles #Physics #Technology #Batteries #EnergyStorage #Sustainability #ParticlePhysics #Space #CriticalRawMaterials #Helium #NetZero #Lithium #ClimateChange #RareEarthElements #ArtificialIntelligence #HorizonEurope

Our Special Focus circular space economy eBook is now live, featuring expert insights from 3S Northumbria Ltd and the European Space Agency - ESA. With the ever-increasing amount of debris in space, achieving a circular space economy has never been more important. The benefits of the space circular economy go beyond achieving sustainability in space resource utilisation. The shift to a sustainable future in space will enable the deployment of space structures that were previously unfeasible to launch from Earth, enhance spacecraft resilience and flexibility, and free space hardware from the harsh conditions of launch. This eBook brings together insightful articles that explore various principles of a circular economy in space, challenges we face in achieving this and worldwide collaborations to make our missions more sustainable. #CircularEconomy #Space #Sustainability #SpaceDebris Click below to read and download the full eBook for free ⬇  https://bit.ly/3KMGTq0

Scandium Canada Ltd.: Summer Focus on Advancing the Crater Lake Project The flagship Crater Lake scandium and rare earth project in Québec is moving forward with key summer activities, aimed at advancing towards a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) expected in H1 2025. Article highlights✨ 🔹 Summer Work Programme: The 2024 on-site work at Crater Lake began in June, focusing on environmental data collection, a 4,000m drilling campaign, and utilising LiDAR technology to map the proposed road and plan infrastructure accurately. 🔹 Innovative Aluminium Scandium Alloys: In collaboration with McMaster University, Scandium Canada has advanced 3D printing of aluminium scandium powders. They are producing solar panel frames for testing by a leading manufacturer, highlighting the potential of Al-Sc alloys in various industries. 🔹 Metallurgical Testing: Optimising their mineral processing with a 600kg bulk sample, part of the effort to establish a fully integrated Scandium supply chain. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3XZLIUS #ScandiumCanada #CraterLakeProject #Mining

Wireless remote monitoring is changing the mining landscape: Here's how it's revolutionising the sector⤵ •   Reducing human exposure to danger by deploying sensors in hazardous areas or automating tasks that could put mine workers at risk. •   Autonomous operations: Remotely controlled and even fully autonomous vehicles and equipment can operate 24/7, improving productivity and margins. •   Predictive maintenance: Sensors can continuously monitor equipment health, enabling proactive maintenance and preventing costly downtime. Chris Emery, Vice President of Senceive, discusses in detail the advancements in remote mine risk monitoring by combining various sensors in a new article here: https://bit.ly/3zA6Yq7 #Mining #RiskMonitoring #MiningIndustry

What is aluminium’s contribution to creating green batteries? 🔋 In a new article, Speira addresses the issue of sustainability in the aluminium industry, developing innovative solutions to ensure a stable supply of green batteries. Key topics ✨ - Decoupling growth from carbon emissions in road transportation powered by BEVs - The importance of aluminium - Reducing aluminium’s carbon footprint - Creating a more sustainable aluminium industry A must-read: https://bit.ly/3Wezjel #AluminiumIndustry #CarbonEmissions #Sustainability

Professor Maia Vergniory leads pioneering research at Université de Sherbrooke in topological quantum👏 In a new article, Professor Maia Vergniory outlines the challenge of discovering workable quantum materials and why it is key to developing new quantum technologies. Article highlights ⬇ - Ambitious research supported by the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Topological Quantum Matter - Exploring new quantum materials through Topological Quantum Chemistry - Bridging theory and practical applications - A vision for the future Discover more about Professor Maia Vergniory's work here: https://bit.ly/4eZPhAy #topologicalquantum #quantumtechnology #QuantumMatter

Dynelectro has announced the successful closing of an €11m investment round for the company’s green hydrogen technology. Read more: https://bit.ly/4f1SHlY #greentechnology #hydrogentechnology #Dynelectro

ISE AG Institute for Rare Earth Elements and Metals AG is leading advancements in metal analysis. ✅ In a new article, the Institute for Rare Earth Elements and Metals AG talks Innovation News Network through GD-MS Spectrometers, the company's latest expansion in Dubai, metal analysis, their exclusive comprehensive archive of metal prices and customised client packages. Read in detail here: https://bit.ly/4eVhXKQ #MetalAnalysis #Metal #RareEarthElements

Canada's government is investing $120M to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and commercialisation! Announced by Minister François-Philippe Champagne, this funding, part of a $220M project led by CMC Microsystems, will create a pan-Canadian network to support semiconductor design, manufacturing, and cutting-edge sensor technology. 📈 Read in full here: https://bit.ly/4cSigUV #Innovation #Semiconductors #CanadaTech #EconomicGrowth #TechNews

🌱 For more than three billion years, cyanobacteria, the blue-green algae seen in some lakes, have been converting sunlight to chemical energy through photosynthesis. Assistant professor of chemistry Divya Kaur Matta, Ph.D., of Brock University, began investigating how a particular species uses an almost invisible portion of the colour spectrum to convert light and store energy — knowledge that could have powerful implications for agriculture and food security. All the details about this research are here: https://bit.ly/3VUCvdS #photosynthesis #foodsecurity #agriculture #chemicalenergy