Research Highlights and Insights

Dr Sam Stranks discusses the potential of novel materials for affordable, next-generation, solar power and lighting. Video: 1hr 2m,  The family of halide perovskites are generating enormous excitement as next-generation solar cells and lighting technologies that can be produced at extremely low cost on flexible spools — and allow us to rethink wha…

By Sandile-MtetwaIn 2021 Sandile Mtetwa (Department of Chemistry), Peace Adesina (Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) and Dr Ramit Debnath (Department of Architecture) were awarded a Small Grant by the Energy IRC for a project titled: ‘Energy Transition Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Using Ghana as a case study’. This was funded by…

Corrosion is a natural process that causes metals to deteriorate gradually over time. Exposure to air and water causes metals like steel to corrode, which can present an issue for large structures or smaller components we rely on in our daily lives.    In this 1m 45s video, Surabhi Agrawal, PhD candidate in Professor Stuart Clarke’s group, presents…

Cambridge Zero Climate Change Festival 2021 brought together people from all backgrounds to share solutions, explore new research and learning, and inspire global action. This year focussed on the important work the University’s communities are doing, especially in the run-up to COP26, the United Nations international climate change conference whic…

The Cambridge Zero Research Symposia launched a new series for Michaelmas Term 2021 with the theme of Climate Science on the 6th of October 2021. Bringing together academics and early career researchers, the afternoon showcased the latest research taking place in this field across the University of Cambridge and British Antarctic Survey.  by Raheel…