Tag: University of Queensland

Engineers at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a floating wind turbine design they say could reduce the cost of offshore wind structures by 40 per cent.

A manufacturing project supported by the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC (ACM CRC) is bringing together Oilfield Piping Systems (OPS) and The University of Queensland (UQ) to develop more durable composite sucker rod guides designed for high-temperature oil and gas applications.

An Australian manufacturing collaboration between Hypersonix Launch Systems and The University of Queensland has developed high-temperature ceramic matrix composites and associated manufacturing processes designed to withstand the extreme conditions of hypersonic flight, according to the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC (ACM CRC).

Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a nanotechnology-based probe that measures vitamin C levels in fruit, vegetables, and juices, potentially paving the way for consumers to one day assess food freshness and nutrition using their smartphones.

Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed sponge-like gold particles that could help improve the way doctors triage women with suspected ovarian cancer, offering a more accurate and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic tools.

The University of Queensland is undertaking world-first experiments to investigate the potential of magnetic heat shields to enhance spacecraft re-entry, a development that could support future return missions from Mars by reducing spacecraft weight, cost, and thermal stress.

Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (GMG) has confirmed the granting of a patent for its Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery in Australia, representing a notable step forward in the company’s battery technology development and manufacturing efforts.

Researchers at the University of Queensland are developing technology that could one day turn common beetles into life-saving tools for search and rescue operations in disaster zones.

A new microfluidic platform developed at the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) could help accelerate the development of regenerative medicines by improving how researchers handle sensitive living materials.

University of Queensland research has found that outdated and inconsistent patent laws may be slowing progress in 3D bioprinting, a rapidly growing technology with the potential to create living tissues and organs for medical use.