This research develops microscopic copper wire "bridges" that improve heat transfer between computer chips and cooling systems. By reducing chip temperatures by around 3°C, the technology can lower data centre cooling energy by approximately 10%, improving efficiency and supporting more sustainable AI infrastructure.

This research develops a low-temperature carbon-capture material that uses waste heat from solar panels to release captured CO₂. By reducing energy requirements from hundreds of degrees to just 70°C, the technology offers a more sustainable, scalable, and grid-independent approach to carbon capture and long-term climate-change mitigation.

This research develops biodegradable “living” water filters grown from kombucha cellulose membranes. Unlike conventional plastic filters, these biofilters can self-defend against harmful microbes and self-repair when damaged. The work aims to create affordable, sustainable, and effective water filtration systems that reduce plastic waste while improving access to clean drinking water.

This research converts organic waste—empty fruit bunches, used cooking oil, and eggshells—into biofuel. Using eggshell-derived catalysts lowers energy requirements for pyrolysis, producing hydrocarbon-rich fuels. The approach addresses waste management while reducing reliance on fossil fuels, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative energy solution.

This research explores converting CO₂ into fuel by designing surfaces that promote carbon–carbon bonding. Using porous materials to concentrate CO₂, it increases reaction efficiency and enables formation of longer hydrocarbon chains. This approach could transform atmospheric carbon into usable fuels, offering a sustainable pathway for future energy production.

This research develops sustainable solid biofuels using organic waste instead of food crops. By recycling water and catalysts in a high-temperature process, it reduces energy consumption and improves fuel quality. The work addresses key challenges of feedstock and efficiency, advancing environmentally friendly alternatives for heating, power generation, and industry.

This research uses a traffic analogy to explain gas transport challenges in carbon dioxide electrolysis devices. Despite identical porosity, microstructural connectivity determines performance under flooding conditions. Computational modelling reveals how pathway structure affects efficiency, guiding design improvements that enhance CO₂ conversion into fuels and chemicals, supporting scalable and cleaner energy technologies.

This research advances artificial photosynthesis by developing a dual-function “two-way” material that combines electrical conductivity and CO₂ adsorption. By pairing this material with simple powder-based fabrication, the study achieves dramatically improved reaction speed and efficiency, enabling scalable, sustainable carbon-neutral energy systems.

Batteries charge slowly and degrade over time. This research develops advanced supercapacitors using novel 2D materials and water-based electrolytes. The resulting devices charge rapidly, store five times more energy than conventional supercapacitors, last over 50,000 cycles, and offer a fast, affordable alternative for electric vehicles and energy storage.

Fast fashion creates massive environmental damage through synthetic fibres, textile waste, and microplastic pollution. This research develops Ioncell, an eco-friendly, closed-loop technology that dissolves cellulose materials and regenerates durable, biodegradable fibres. It also enables recycling of cellulose textile waste, offering a promising sustainable alternative to synthetic fibres and reducing global textile pollution.