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Read more at: Ray of Hope prize for Vignolini spinout

Ray of Hope prize for Vignolini spinout

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Founder and CEO Dr Benjamin Droguet (second left) with team, photo courtesy Sparxell

Sparxell has been awarded this year’s Ray of Hope Prize by the Biomimicry Institute for its plant-based alternatives to toxic colourants.

Read more at: Researchers awarded prestigious grants

Researchers awarded prestigious grants

Rosana Guevara-Collepardo (left) and Jenny Zhang

Rosana Guevara-Collepardo (left) and Jenny Zhang

Two group leaders from our department have been awarded European Research Council Consolidator Grants.

Read more at: Inconsistent results from supercapacitor charging data

Inconsistent results from supercapacitor charging data

Supercapacitor setup in the lab

Supercapacitor, courtesy Michael Webb, ©University of Cambridge

Study shows that performance analysis of the same data set produce varying results. Researchers invite labs to join follow-up trial to improve supercapacitor analysis.

Read more at: Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time

Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time

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The latest artificial leaf hitches a lift on a punt on the River Cam

Researchers here have developed a floating, solar-powered device that can turn contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel and purified water, anywhere in the world