New lens invention comes into focus
The days of dropping a thermal imaging camera and replacing an expensive lens are coming to an end with a new repairable lens developed by Flinders […]
Shining a light on recyclable polymers
For the first time, scientists have used ultraviolet (UV) light, a low-cost and readily available energy source, to successfully synthesise more sustainable and recyclable polymer materials. […]
Midas touch tech moves ahead
New gold recovery technology developed at Flinders University has received a major boost towards its commercialisation this year, with an Australia’s Economic Accelerator Ignite grant. Collaborating […]
$4m ARC grants will boost marine, materials and molecular research
Exploring ancient submerged landscapes, developing materials for a sustainable future and decoding the molecular complexity of life are the focus of new Flinders University research projects […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New vision for thermal imaging lenses
Flinders University researchers have discovered a new low-cost material that can be made into lenses for thermal imaging – pointing to new advanced manufacturing applications for […]
Low energy, low cost polymer production
Chemistry researchers at Flinders University have ‘struck gold’ by discovering a new way to make ‘green’ polymers from low-cost building blocks with just a small amount […]