Manchester scientists to look for lighter transport materials

Cleantech.com
February 12, 2010 - by Lisa Sibley, Cleantech Group

UK university discovers a gene that could help increase biomass for fuel and receives £5.7M grant to help reduce environmental impact of transport.

University of Manchester scientists are working to develop new super-light materials for building greener vehicles and aircraft.

A 5.5-year collaborative project, led by Professor George Thompson in the university’s school of materials, is looking to find ways to reduce the environmental impact of transport, including improving the design of high performance light alloys.

The program has received a £5.7 million ($9 million) grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, which supports major research challenges.

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