Aniqah Majid

4 days ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

MORE than 100 young engineers, students, and industry leaders packed the historic Royal Society in London for the 2025 Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability (YEAIS) showcase – one of five global events hosted by IChemE to spotlight the next generation of chemical engineers. From hydrogen production to vaccine cooling systems, attendees explored cutting-edge solutions to global challenges and celebrated the power of fresh thinking in engineering.

2 weeks ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

THE UK Atomic Energy Agency (UKAEA) has shown that remotely operated robots could build gigawatt-scale solar power satellites, marking a step towards “24/7 clean power”. The UKAEA is working with cleantech firm Space Solar on its proof-of-concept AlbaTRUSS project to develop robotic technologies that can build space infrastructure without human intervention. Space Solar is developing a solar-harvesting system that will include satellites, mirrors, and wireless power transmission.

3 weeks ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

With the increase of low- and no-alcohol drinkers in the UK, Aniqah Majid investigates how 0% beer is made and whether you can taste the difference WELL, it certainly tastes like beer,” I say as the bartender serves me a half pint of “alcohol-free” IPA. I have just tried a 0% IPA from Scottish brewer Brulo – it was strong, a little bit bitter, and fruity.

1 month ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

A SOUTH YORKSHIRE steelworks operated by international manufacturer Liberty Steel is at risk of closure, putting 1,450 jobs in jeopardy as the company struggles to repay its debts. Liberty Steel, the UK’s third-largest steel producer, has amassed debts of up to £619m (US$831m), borrowed to fund its subsidiary, Speciality Steel UK (SSUK).

1 month ago | thechemicalengineer.com | Aniqah Majid

SCIENTISTS at the University of Surrey have developed “breathing” batteries that use novel catalyst technology to generate power while simultaneously capturing CO2. Lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries are a relatively new technology that use CO2 as a power source, reducing reliance on costly rare earth metals. With a high energy density, the batteries can be used in the manufacturing of electric vehicles and the engine rooms of small vessels, according to the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.