Tag: RMIT
RMIT engineers develop proton battery for cheaper, sustainable energy storage
In the future, homes, cars, and other gadgets might be powered by an experimental ‘proton battery’ developed by RMIT researchers without the environmental challenges associated with lithium-ion batteries' end-of-life.
RMIT designers create 3D digital technologies for healthcare professionals
Designers at RMIT University have 3D-knitted bespoke hospital scrubs and 3D-printed chill-out pods for healthcare workers in an effort to improve their comfort and mental health in the workplace.
Engineers create novel method to eliminate heavy metals from biosolids
A team of engineers led by RMIT University in collaboration with South East Water and Manipal University in India has developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals, including copper and zinc, from biosolids.
Scientists develop computer chip that mimics human vision, memory abilities
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a tiny device that mimics the human brain's ability to see and remember things, which they describe as a “promising step” towards having applications that can make rapid, complex decisions such as in self-driving cars.
RMIT invests $250m in Vietnam to boost education, research
RMIT University announced the next stage of its Country Commitment to Vietnam, which includes the establishment of a $250 million strategic investment fund aimed at boosting education, research, partnerships, and campus infrastructure.
Food packaging misconceptions make food waste problem worse – says RMIT research
A new study led by RMIT researchers has revealed that the majority of Australians believe food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste even though the true problem lies in people's knowledge of how packaging might help prevent food waste.
New series of reports explore sustainable approach towards circular economy goal
A new set of reports has presented a crucial roadmap for moving Australia toward a circular economy, outlining the opportunities to use design to enhance the sustainability of manufacturing methods, materials, products, and business models across local industries, as announced by RMIT university.
RMIT researchers create hydrogen from seawater to foster green hydrogen economy
Scientists from RMIT University have developed what they claim is a cheaper and more energy-efficient way to make hydrogen directly from seawater in a push to boost the green hydrogen industry.
Australian universities join hands to address STEM gender gap
The University of Adelaide, RMIT University (RMIT) and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are set to team up on a national Women in STEM (WiSTEM) outreach program that aims to close the gender gap in STEM subjects in primary and secondary schools.
RMIT scientists develop recyclable mobile phone batteries using sound waves
Engineers from RMIT University are experimenting with the use of high-frequency sound waves and the nanomaterial MXene that could potentially triple the lifespan of cell phone batteries.
























