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Scientists and engineers working together with industry for a sustainable future
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Naturbeads – sustainable microbeads to replace microplastics in cosmetics and toiletries
Naturbeads is a spin-off company that started at the University of Bath, thanks to the interdisciplinary work of two researchers with an interest in replacing plastic microbeads and the dedication of a CSCT PhD student.
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What we achieved by pushing knowledge exchange in sustainable technologies
Between 2019 and 2020, the CSCT and its business hub, STBAH, were able to successfully support nine sustainable technology projects spanning different fields in science and engineering.
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Adaptavate – bio-based building materials to disrupt the construction industry
Adaptavate is a start-up business who focus on rethinking and redesigning how building materials are produced, used and disposed of. Their next-generation bio-composite materials are designed to improving indoor air quality and enhancing occupant health while lowering energy demand and reducing environmental impact.
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Pinweld – reducing the environmental impact of the automotive sector
Many cracked plastic bumpers and under bonnet car parts are replaced rather than repaired, which comes at a significant financial and environmental cost. This is the reason why Pinweld Ltd innovative approach awakened the interest of the UK automotive sector.
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envoPAP – turning waste into paper products
envoPAP is a UK-based paper supplier who thrives to improve the sustainability of businesses by providing a range of tree-free, carbon-neutral, paper-based products made from sugarcane fibre residue, otherwise known as bagasse.
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LettUs Grow – a fresh look at farming
Bristol startup LettUs Grow has an aim to reduce the waste and carbon footprint of fresh produce by encouraging vertical urban farming, which would allow food to be grown near its point of consumption.
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Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies
Established in 2008, the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) brings together academic expertise from the University of Bath with international, industrial, academic and stakeholder partners to carry out research, training and outreach in sustainable and circular technologies. Our researchers are drawn from across the University of Bath, including the Departments of Biology & Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Physics and Social & Policy Sciences. The Centre offers industry co-funded PhD studentships and the Bath-Monash Global PhD Programme in Sustainable and Circular Technologies. We continue to grow, providing excellent opportunities for research training.
Testimonials
“I had a great time at the CSCT and made some lifelong friends. We were constantly provided with the support to take us to a higher level. This could be by means of attending conferences and workshops related to your research, doing an internship in your preferred company and obtaining resources necessary for your knowledge growth.”
"I've been a fan of the CSCT right from its beginning. I've loved the work that the Centre has done. The whole idea of sustainable technologies and bringing together different capabilities are absolutely essential if we're going to build something that has impact."
"Working for the CSCT has given me the opportunity, industrial links and resources to develop truly sustainable technologies to reduce our impact on the environment. For example we have developed a yeast substitute for palm oil, that we are now taking to the industrial pilot scale."
“What attracted me to join the CDT was the opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary PhD project with a clear focus on industrial impact and the chance to undertake a three month placement to further develop my skills.”
