The membrane performed well over multiple filtration cycles, and could be cleaned and reused thanks to a methodical backwashing system. Researchers have created a new two-layer membrane filtration system that can significantly reduce the amount of micro and nanoplastics that leak from landfills into local water basins. The group – at the University of British […]

Laser cladding is “a highly promising alternative for rail repair,” said Kate Tomlinson of the University of Sheffield. Field demonstrations of laser cladding technology hosted by the University of Sheffield Rail Group have shown how additive manufacturing can repair railway infrastructure and provide superior wear resistance. Working in collaboration with British Steel and Technogenia UK […]

The AiroVive® system deployed at a water treatment facility (image credit: Probe Industries). A new product offering in the odour control space appears unusual in its combination of industrial odour neutralisation with deliberately designed “mood-enhancing” fragrances. The AiroVive® from Probe Industries is said to be the world’s first industrial odour enhancer that combines a biodegradable, […]

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water will roll out hundreds of Flygt Concertor intelligent pumping systems, following a successful deployment which delivered energy savings of 40%. The project demonstrates the evolution of pumping, writes Synneve Henningson, senior product manager, Xylem. As part of its commitment to enhancing customer service and protecting the environment, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) is significantly […]

Biochar: from agricultural waste byproducts to novel adsorbents for ammonia and micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) (image credit: Ruogu Tang, Siyu Qiu, Changqing Wu & Juzhong Tan) Corn cob biochar shows promise for removing ammonia and microplastics from contaminated water, offering a low cost, climate friendly tool for future treatment systems. Researchers at the University of Delaware have […]

Image credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com The US Trump administration announced on 7 January that it would withdraw from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the multilateral treaty that commits signatories to recognize climate change as an international concern, and also the formal venue for global climate talks. It is the first […]

Oil tankers leased by Chevron at the Bajo Grande refinery on Lake Maracaibo in September 2025 (Image credit: Jose Bula / Shutterstock.com). Donald Trump’s confidence that the Venezuelan oil industry can be revived by US companies understates a complex situation. The challenge extends beyond the severely dilapidated state of infrastructure to include profound institutional decay […]

KNF’s Alexander Heizler and Martin Becker Effective from January 2026, Alexander Heizler assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at diaphragm pump manufacturer KNF. He has been with the company since 2009 and served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) from 2021. The group said his appointment ensures continuity and reflects KNF’s commitment to long-term […]

Gas sensors developer Alphasense has introduced what’s said to be the world’s first galvanic lead-free oxygen sensor (O2-A2-GLF) for industrial safety applications. The O2-A2-GLF sensor is engineered as a direct replacement for existing two-pin oxygen sensors used in portable and fixed gas instruments. It is designed to deliver reliable performance in demanding industrial environments, maintaining […]