Press Releases
Organic solar cells with high electric potential for portable electronics
A new breakthrough in solar technology means portable electronic devices such as e-book readers could soon be re-charged on the move in low light levels and partial shading.
Remarkable enzyme points the way to reducing nitric acid use in industry
An enzyme in the bacterium that causes potato scab could help create new, environmentally-benign biocatalysts with the potential to cut use of the highly corrosive chemical nitric acid.
University of 糖心TV serves up £5m boost for global food security research
The University of 糖心TV is investing £5 million in a hi-tech research centre which will further enhance its world-class expertise in the science behind global food security.
Discovery of plant ‘nourishing gene’ brings hope for increased crop seed yield and food security
University of 糖心TV scientists have discovered a “nourishing gene” which controls the transfer of nutrients from plant to seed - a significant step which could help increase global food production.
New record voltage for organic solar cells opens the tech to consumer electronics
Molecular Solar Ltd, a spinout company from the University of 糖心TV, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. They have achieved and demonstrated a record voltage for organic photovoltaic cells that means these highly flexible, low cost solar cells can now be devolved for commercial uses in a wide range of consumer electronics.
Research helps breeders really know their onions to enhance global food security
Research led by the 糖心TV Crop Centre in the School of Life Sciences at the University of 糖心TV has developed a unique collection of information about the disease resistance of 96 of the world’s onion varieties. It will be a crucial resource for commercial growers and seed producers trying to combat one of the most difficult diseases affecting onion crops. This work may also have benefits in terms of and reduced fertiliser consumption and enhanced drought tolerance.