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These include clean energy and net zero; climate action and clean water; good health and wellbeing; industry; innovation and infrastructure; and sustainable materials and responsible production. </p> <p class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW190923361 BCX8">With our partners we’re developing new materials, while making existing ones lighter, stronger, more sustainable and cheaper to produce, all to underpin sustainable and circular solutions to global challenges. </p> <span id="d.en.930322"></span> <h2>Our research covers</h2> <div class="accordion upgrade"> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.930331"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-930331-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-930331" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Accordion"><span class="text">Advanced semiconductor, photonic and biomaterials including 2D materials, graphene, and nanomaterials</span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-930331" 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</ul> <p><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/beacons/research-highlights/?beacon=advanced-materials">Discover research highlights</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="extend-content"> <span id="d.en.930314"></span> <h2>Key research hubs and centres</h2> <div class="grid-expanding-cards columns-5 with-indicators variant-light"> <div class="cards"> <div class="card is-collapsed" id="card-930337"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-930337-button" aria-controls="expander-930337" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Department of Materials</p> <p class="description">One of the largest single-site materials research centres in Europe spanning the breadth of the materials science field </p> </div> <img class="grid-image-border" src="/research/beacons/advanced-materials/mecd_card-small.jpg" alt="Department of Materials" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" 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corrosion, nano and functional materials, polymers and composites, and textiles and apparels.</li> <li>Hosting an unrivalled network of facilities including the Electron Microscopy Centre (EMC), one of the largest in the UK, the International Centre for Advanced Materials (ICAM) and NXCT at the Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/">Discover more</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card is-collapsed" id="card-930308"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-930308-button" aria-controls="expander-930308" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre</p> <p class="description">Providing industry-led development in graphene applications</p> </div> <img class="grid-image-border" src="/research/beacons/advanced-materials/Gresham-Masdar-Building-1-500x298-(1).jpg" alt="Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre 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graphene-based products to market quickly.  </li> <li>Commercialising innovation and helping companies to secure the competitive edge required to reach their economic potential.  </li> <li>Giving access to world class facilities and resources, supported by internationally renowned academics and experienced applications engineers.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/geic/about/">Discover more</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card is-collapsed" id="card-930309"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-930309-button" aria-controls="expander-930309" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">National Graphene Institute</p> <p class="description">World-leading interdisciplinary centre for graphene and 2D materials research</p> </div> <img class="grid-image-border" src="/research/beacons/advanced-materials/Preparing-CVD-graphene-sample-500x298-(1).jpg" alt="National Graphene 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<li>Investigating the latest cutting-edge science in 2D materials, supported by leading equipment and scientific expertise.  </li> <li>Home to the largest academic cleanroom facilities in Europe, providing researchers with the capability to work with 150 different types of 2D materials.   </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/ngi/">Discover more</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card is-collapsed" id="card-930310"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-930310-button" aria-controls="expander-930310" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Henry Royce Institute</p> <p class="description">UK national institute for advanced materials research and innovation </p> </div> <img class="grid-image-border" src="/research/beacons/advanced-materials/henry-royce-institute-500x500.jpg" alt="Henry Royce Institute" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" 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However, traditional carbon fibre production relies on costly, petroleum-based materials, driving up costs and environmental impact.Lignin – a widely available by-product of cellulose production, with around 70 million tonnes generated annually – offers a promising, sustainable alternative. Typically treated as waste or burned for energy, lignin has untapped potential for high-value applications, including next-generation carbon fibre manufacturing.From lab to pilot scaleIndustry partner Lixea had previously collaborated with Imperial College London, where researchers developed a patented technology to convert lignin into carbon fibre at a small lab scale (1ml production). The process leveraged two key innovations: Ionic liquid technology – dissolving various lignins while allowing the liquid to be recycled after fibre formation. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) – a non-toxic, biodegradable polymer used as a spinning aid. This approach not only enables the production of high-lignin-content fibres (75-90%) with excellent structure and yield but also significantly reduces costs. By replacing petroleum-based precursors with lignin and ionic liquids – both renewable, lower-cost, and less toxic materials –production costs could be cut by three-to-five times. Manchester’s ability to scale upTo validate this technology at scale, researchers at The University of Manchester, led by Jonny Blaker, Professor of Biomaterials created a pilot-scale demonstration at the Fibre Technology Platform, at the Henry Royce Institute, using its wet spinning line. Lignin was sourced from Lixea’s pilot plant, which uses the same ionic liquid to extract lignin from wood waste, ensuring process alignment with the company’s existing technologies. The Manchester team tested three different lignins – two from spruce sawdust, and one from bagasse, a by-product of sugar production – with the bagasse-derived lignin proving most effective, enabling continuous fibre spinning at pilot scale for the first time.Key learning and future developmentSeveral critical insights emerged from the trials. Firstly, drying control was crucial to prevent fibre shrinkage. Secondly, lignin solutions became more viscous over time, requiring adjustments to maintain quality. And thirdly, spinneret design affected fibre uniformity, highlighting the need for further refinement.Through the project the team successfully produced continuous fibres up to 5 metres long. The next steps include refining fibre drying, collection, and carbonisation processes, which will be essential for scaling up this breakthrough technology in the UK.A milestone for sustainable carbon fibreManchester’s success in scaling up this novel technology marks a significant step toward commercially viable, sustainable carbon fibre production.The future of carbon fibre innovationWith continued advancements and industry collaboration, lignin-based carbon fibre could soon become a commercially scalable, high-performance, and environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-derived materials. Manchester’s pioneering role in technology scale-up reinforces its position as a leader in materials innovation and sustainable manufacturing.Meet the researcherJonny Blaker, Professor in Biomaterials, principle research areas are i) Bio-inspired hierarchical composite materials and ii) Advanced materials derived from synthetic biology, with an emphasis on medical applications. 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