Australian solar panel recycling tech on show in Spain
Australian researchers are developing solutions to recycle solar panels and recover strategic metals including silver and copper.
Tiny crop-health sensors could help cut the cost of groceries
A compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities developed by an international team of engineers could be easily fitted to a drone for remote crop monitoring.
RMIT and council trial world-first coffee concrete footpath
Freshly brewed coffee concrete may be coming to a street near you after RMIT University teamed up with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to conduct a world-first coffee concrete footpath trial.
Green concrete recycling twice the coal ash is built to last
New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.
New industry-research partnership accelerates Medtech innovation in Melbourne
Australian medical device company Signature Orthopaedics is partnering with leading Medtech researchers at the University of Melbourne and RMIT University.
Turning to nature to improve vital water treatment
RMIT has led an international team exploring nature-based water treatment solutions in urban areas in Vietnam, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
Aussie invention predicts power line faults that can cause bushfires
An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.
3D printed titanium structure shows supernatural strength
A 3D printed ‘metamaterial’ boasting levels of strength for weight not normally seen in nature or manufacturing could change how we make everything from medical implants to aircraft or rocket parts.
Nanodiamonds could hold key to cool clothing
Researchers from RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create smart textiles that can cool people down faster.
Nose-like sensor sniffs out toxic ammonia gas
Engineers in Australia have developed a small ammonia gas sensor that could enable safer hydrogen storage and specialised medical diagnostic devices.
Shooting for the Moon with Australia’s first rover
RMIT University is playing a key role in designing and building what could be Australia’s first lunar rover, a prototype of which has just been unveiled.
Graphene oxide study strengthens the case for smart concrete
Engineers have added graphene oxide to cement mixture to make stronger 3D printed concrete that is easier to print, paving the way to create potential ‘smart’ walls that can monitor cracks.