School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Our interdisciplinary school is leading scientific exploration and engineering expertise in sustainability solutions, biomedical innovation and advanced materials. We address crucial issues like climate change, energy poverty, affordable medicine, sustainable agriculture and green manufacturing.

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A 3D tomography image of PP mesh — 91ֱ��-led study found PP mesh fibres became stiffer and showed signs of degradation 60 days after implantation, as seen in this 3D tomography image.

21 October 2024

Vaginal mesh scandal: new evidence reveals further failings

New evidence of the failings of the material at the centre of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of 91ֱ��.

16 December 2024

Call to government to develop a cross-sector UK materials strategy

Professor Joan Cordiner, on behalf of the Royal Academy of Engineering, has signed a joint letter calling on the government to develop a joined-up, cross-sector strategy for using and managing materials in the UK.