A materials scientist from AIBN has been recognised by a prestigious national body for using his scientific and engineering expertise to help solve global challenges.
AIBN researchers have secured new funding to help the design of new nanomedicines, diagnostics and strengthen collaborative industry-partnered research projects.
AIBN would like to extend a warm congratulations to the Spinifex Nanocellulose Pilot Plant Team at Long Pocket for winning a 2019 University of Queensland Excellence Award for Leadership.
Katarzyna Kȩpa is an AIBN PhD student in the laboratory of Professor Darren Martin. Her research focuses on understanding the structure-property relationships of Spinifex-derived nanofiber materials, developing ways to incorporate these nanofibers into cardboard and paper.
Queensland’s peak industry body for women in technology and life sciences has recognised the outstanding early career achievements of a young researcher from The University of Queensland.
Fibres from the Australian native spinifex grass are being used to improve latex that could be used to make condoms as thin as a human hair without any loss in strength.
A University of Queensland start-up company has received more than $3 million in investor support for its scratch-resistant and environmentally sustainable acrylic glass for use in the computer, electronics and automotive industries.
Highly-durable, extreme-performance plastics and rubbers for use in industries ranging from automotive to construction are now closer to realisation thanks to a $1 million investment in a Brisbane materials company.
Researchers at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, at The University of Queensland, are part of a collaboration to turn Spinifex into a material called nanofibrillated cellulose.
