Contact: Paolo Bombelli and Chris Howe, Department of Biochemistry Mentor: Dr. John Mullett There are over a billion people currently living off grid. Until such communities have access to modern energy services, progress to develop their economies and improve their lives will be hampered. The … [Read more...] about Circular photosynthesis: Plant-based bioelectrical system hub for off-grid villages
Investigating the need for locally-produced, biodegradable wound dressings in the developing world
Contact: Dr. Ljiljana Fruk, Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology Mentor: Dr. Dora Pereira Cellulose is a biodegradable material which has many potential uses. It typically occurs in plants, but can be difficult to extract and purify. Therefore Dr. Fruk’s team focuses on developing bacterial … [Read more...] about Investigating the need for locally-produced, biodegradable wound dressings in the developing world
Using ApRES to enhance groundwater management in arid and semi-arid regions
Contact: Dr. Keith Nicholls, Dr Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley, British Antarctic Survey, Dr. Mark Muller, geophysicist Mentor : Gino Henry Worldwide, groundwater is the most heavily extracted of all raw materials: with an estimated withdrawal rate of 1000 km3 per year it makes up 26% of all freshwater … [Read more...] about Using ApRES to enhance groundwater management in arid and semi-arid regions
