Research challenges

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Syringe, ampoule and tablets on mirrored surface

Formulations for health and sustainability

Delivering the next generation of advanced formulated products
Wind turbine in mountainous agricultural terrain at sunset

Technologies to reduce carbon emissions

Advancing alternative fuels and carbon capture and storage
Microplastics

Green plastics and sustainable fabrics

Reducing resource-intensity, increasing upcycling or recycling into new products of value

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Close up of plug connected to front of electric car. Car is outside against a background of autumnal trees with blue sky above

Low cost, green energy technologies

Developing new materials for batteries, fuel cells and solar cells
A tub of brightly coloured plastic bottle tops. The hands of an adult are picking out red lids and placing them into a small box

Waste as resource

Innovating for circular processes, products and materials
The original hand-drawn plans for the Queen's Tower, when it was part of the Imperial Institute

Science and Engineering Research for Cultural Heritage

Connecting scientists and engineers with conservators and heritage professionals to find solutions to cultural heritage problems

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2 students watching a 3d printer in action

Future manufacturing systems

Advancing rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing

Smart surfaces to tackle microbes

Designing surfaces that combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance

Wearable technologies for health and wellbeing

Developing sensors and devices for clinical or point-of-care diagnostics