Rapid Technology Assessment: Advanced Composites for Climate Adaptation
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The UK Government Office for Science published a Rapid Technology Assessment on advanced composites for climate adaptation. The report summarizes a project completed in October 2025 (information cut-off July 2025) and provides an introduction to advanced composites, recent developments, applications, opportunities, and challenges identified through research and expert discussions. It was reviewed by Professor Ian Kinloch of the Henry Royce Institute and Professor Milo Shaffer of Imperial College London.
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The UK Government Office for Science released a Rapid Technology Assessment examining advanced composites as a tool for climate adaptation. The report summarizes research and expert input on recent developments, applications, opportunities, and challenges in this technology area.\n\nAffected parties should monitor for follow-on policy developments, as this assessment may inform future government investment or regulatory approaches to advanced materials for climate resilience. No immediate compliance obligations are created.
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Rapid Technology Assessment: Advanced composites for climate adaptation
Rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at advanced composites for climate adaptation.
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This report is a summary of a project completed in October 2025 (information cut-off date July 2025). This report provides an introduction to advanced composites for climate adaptation, recent developments, applications, opportunities, and challenges identified through research and discussions with a range of experts.
We would like to thank the following for their contribution and expert review:
- Professor Ian Kinloch, Chief Scientific Officer, Henry Royce Institute
- Professor Milo Shaffer, Professor of Materials Chemistry, Imperial College London
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Published 16 April 2026
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