Tag: UNSW Sydney
Off-grid solar sector urged to boost repair initiatives to extend product lifespan
A recent report highlights a critical opportunity for the off-grid solar industry to extend the lifespan of solar products in rural and off-grid communities through enhanced repair initiatives.
Experts gather at UNSW to discuss Australia’s future in flow battery manufacturing
Advancements in long-duration energy storage, essential for the expanded use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, will take centre stage this week at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney.
Electricity-free soft robot set to transform precision surgery
Biomedical engineers from UNSW have developed an electricity-free soft robotic system that could pave the way for more precise, low-cost surgeries.
UNSW leads Australian-German collaboration on hydrogen and green metals initiative
UNSW Sydney researchers have released a report exploring the feasibility of collaboration between Australia and Germany on hydrogen and green metals, as part of the Federal Government’s Green Metals for Sustainable Steel from Australia and Germany (SuSteelAG) initiative.
UNSW engineers pioneer eco-friendly method to break down plastics using sunlight
In a significant stride towards sustainable waste management, chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney have developed an innovative process to break down a wide range of plastics using just sunlight, air, and a common chemical compound.
UNSW engineers develop solar-powered method to produce ammonia
Engineers from UNSW Sydney have converted a traditional silicon solar panel into a device that produces ammonia in a significantly more environmentally friendly way.
New approach to PFAS removal demonstrates high efficiency in lab tests
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have advanced efforts against PFAS contamination with a breakthrough catalyst system capable of breaking down these persistent chemicals.
Concrete innovations poised to solve national challenges – UNSW Sydney
Around 70 per cent of the world's population resides in structures made of concrete, making it the second most used material in construction after water, UNSW Sydney researchers said in a news release.
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ demonstrated as potential key for green electronics dev’t
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have engineered protein filaments capable of producing electricity from ambient moisture, opening avenues for sustainable electronics.
UNSW gets $6.3M funding boost for renewable energy and decarbonisation research
UNSW's School of Chemical Engineering has secured a $6.3 million funding boost from the Australian government to propel research initiatives in renewable energy and decarbonisation.
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