Monteiro Group

Synthesis of polymer nanoparticles in water

The ability to synthesize anisotropic colloidally stable nanoparticles directly in water with complex shapes provides new materials for drug delivery, imaging, diagnostics, optical and electrical applications. Recently, we demonstrated a water-based emulsion polymerization method (i.e.

The International Space Station (ISS) is hosting experiments with an antimicrobial surface developed at AIBN.

Virus fighting surface coating on aircraft and in space

AIBN researchers, in partnership with Boeing (BR&T- Australia) have developed an antiviral surface coating to protect against COVID-19.

An antiviral surface coating technology sprayed on face masks could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19.

COVID-killing coating a spray away

Published on: 15 September 2021

An antiviral surface coating technology sprayed on face masks could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu.

Astronauts test virus-fighting surface coating developed by UQ and Boeing

Published on: 16 February 2021

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are conducting experiments with an antimicrobial surface developed at AIBN.

Dr Zhongfan Jia and Dr Esteban Marcellin

AIBN picks up Research Week Awards

Published on: 16 September 2015

Two researchers from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at The University of Queensland have won awards for their work during UQ’s annual Research Week.

Conservation push recognised with top award

Published on: 3 February 2014

Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) PhD student Gillian Osmond is part of an international art conservation project recognised with a top Australian materials award.