Critical call in UN plastic treaty
Rising levels of plastic waste are breaking down in every part of Earth’s land, sea and air, leading to the proliferation of micro- and nanoplastic pollution […]
Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology
Golden opportunity to reduce toxic waste
A major discovery by an interdisciplinary team of experts in green chemistry, engineering and physics at Flinders University in Australia has found a safer and more […]
Flinders helps drive new era for sustainable manufacturing
3D printing spinal implants for people managing debilitating pain, trialling advanced manufacturing technologies and producing sustainable concrete – these are a few of the projects at […]
New direction for data storage
A new material for high density data storage can be erased and recycled in a more efficient and sustainable way, providing a potential alternative to hard […]
Solar step forward for green hydrogen
Another advance has been made by experts in nano-scale chemistry to propel further development of sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power. […]
Batteries of the future charge ahead
With global demand for lithium-ion batteries fast depleting reserves of raw materials, experts are seeking safe, affordable and reliable alternatives for rechargeable batteries. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries […]
Playford Trust offers study and career boosts
Seventeen Flinders University students, from first year through to PhD, are the recipients of the latest round of prestigious Playford Trust scholarships – with several funded […]
New approach to polymer printing
High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech biomedical products, electronics and data storage components. Now Flinders University researchers have discovered a […]
Nano solution for removing toxic dyes
Water pollution from dyes used in textile, food, cosmetic and other manufacturing is a major ecological concern with industry and scientists seeking biocompatible and more sustainable […]