New tool a key to understand disease biomarker
The process of oxidative stress, a body imbalance that modifies proteins, is a problem associated with heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease – yet it remains […]
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 […]
Green chemistry pioneer joins Academy of Science elite
Flinders University Professor Colin Raston’s contribution to innovation in chemistry has seen him elected as a Fellow of the peak Australian Academy of Science. The Fellowship, […]
How to spark a chemical chain reaction
Tailor-made protein drugs in the fight against cancer and other diseases are a step closer, with the Centre for NanoScale Science and Technology at Flinders playing […]
$2.6m for research into 3D energetic materials
DefendTex will join forces with four research partners to develop new technology in additive manufacturing of energetic materials. Led by DefendTex Pty Ltd, an Australian company specialising […]
Making solar cells more sustainable
Flinders researchers are part of a global push to create more sustainable and efficient solar cells made from semiconducting plastics, which can be lightweight, flexible and […]