Agriculture nanotechnology

Development of nanotechnology for agriculture
Based on strong collaborations in the area of nanoparticles for animal vaccines and crop treatment.

AIBN's Five Pillars of Research are designed to enable AIBN to innovate solutions to solve society’s problems through sustainable materials, healthy living and translational success.

Stem cell ageing and regenerative engineering

Precision nanomedicine

Advanced materials

Agriculture nanotechnology

Advanced Biomanufacturing

Innovation is urgently needed to meet the agricultural challenges associated with population growth, climate change, and food security. Nanotechnology represents an opportunity to improve agricultural productivity and yield while ensuring sustainability. To this end, AIBN researchers are working closely with industry and collaborators across UQ to develop novel nanotechnology solutions, including the design of smart nanomaterials to substantially improve crop fertilisation, reduce pesticide use, and improve water management. AIBN researchers are also exploring nanotechnology applications that will advance the way we treat and vaccinate livestock, while reducing reliance on antibiotics.

Nanotechnology for Sustainability

Jan 2015–Jan 2021
Nanocellulose reinforced elastomers

Jan 2011–Jan 2018
Nanopaper from spinifex-derived cellulose nanofibres: multiscale origins of toughness and formability

Jan 2011–Jan 2018

Converting Agricultural Waste Biomass Into Commercially Viable Products

Published on: 7 March 2018

Researchers have developed a cost-effective method of converting agricultural waste biomass into commercially valuable chemicals for food production, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and other industries.