Nanomesh ‘shield’ against antibiotic resistance
The fight against global antibiotic resistance has taken a major step forward with scientists discovering a concept for fabricating nanomeshes as an effective drug delivery system […]
Plastic fantastic – new frontiers for recyclable polymers
Many modern plastics, rubbers and ceramics cannot be recycled, but new polymers made from waste sulfur are promising to solve one of the planet’s biggest recycling […]
Improved fish oil from Vortex Fluidic Device
Remarkable South Australian nanoscience invention the Vortex Fluidic Device is now being used in food processing for the first time – with positive results that may […]
Manufacturing milestone for ‘clean’ super-strength carbon
Commercial manufacturing of one of the world’s strongest materials has taken a decisive step forward with SA-based nano-science company 2D Fluidics filing another PCT Patent application […]
Waste oil adds energy to plant fertiliser
A new type of slow-release fertiliser that results in better plant health and fewer wasted nutrients has been invented by Flinders University ‘green chemistry’ researchers. Dr […]
Zapping a new approach to solar cells
A simple and fast microwave experiment with the common chemical element phosphorus at Flinders University has opened the prospect of more affordable and effective super-thin solar […]
Flinders device spins out next-gen super materials
New applications for one of the world’s hardest materials will be commercialised by a newly formed nano-science spinout company. In an Australian first, the new company […]