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    Research advances in the Foundation Industries: TransFIRe Hub 2024
    (UKRI, 2024-12-31) Jolly, Mark R.; Black, Sue; Stansfield, Jo; Thakoordin, Mike; Newton, Ciel; Shoaib, Sarfraz; Salonitis, Konstantinos; Sherif, Ziyad; Litos, Lampros; Liyanage, Nipuna; Karwa, Nikhil; Paddea, Sanjooram; et al.
    After three productive years, the TransFIRe project has successfully concluded, achieving significant advancements in the Foundation Industries. Recognising the substantial impact these industries have on both the economy and the environment, TransFIRe was established to foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to their transformation, with a strong focus on sustainability, efficiency, and innovation. Our comprehensive final report highlights the project’s impact on creating innovative materials and processes, contributing to potential energy savings of up to 20% and a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions. In collaboration with International Synergies, TransFIRe facilitated the exploration of over 350 industrial symbiosis opportunities, leading to the diversion of more than 10,000 tonnes of waste from landfill. This effort has resulted in innovative products from waste streams.
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    Research and innovation identified to decarbonise the maritime sector
    (Pivot Science Publications Corporation, 2024-03-27) Ling-Chin, Janie; Simpson, Rachel; Cairns, Alasdair; Wu, Dawei; Xie, Ying; et al.
    The maritime sector requires technically, environmentally, socially, and economically informed pathways to decarbonise and eliminate all emissions harmful to the environment and health. This is extremely challenging and complex, and a wide range of technologies and solutions are currently being explored. However, it is important to assess the state-of-the-art and identify further research and innovation required to accelerate decarbonisation. The UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub have identified key priority areas to drive this process, with particular focus on marine fuels, power and propulsion, vessel efficiency, port operations and infrastructure, digitalisation, finance, regulation, and policy.