Nanoengineered Materials

A nanocoating that can halt viral outbreaks and new materials for solar cell and light emitting technology are among the cutting-edge AIBN projects to win funding in the latest Discovery Projects scheme.

AIBN researchers say it is possible to mimic the biomechanical qualities of animals using a 3D printer – and they have instructions to show you how.

You’ll find it in potatoes, bread, and rice, and maybe in a freshly ironed shirt. Now researchers from the AIBN are examining how starch could be a key ingredient in a new generation of bioplastics.

Cheaper and more efficient solar cells for households and commercial applications are a step closer thanks to new research that will help prove the stability and longevity of this emerging technology.

Dr Miaoqiang Lyu is working on an ink formula that could screen print better zinc batteries: flexible power sources that are stronger, cheaper and – crucially - rechargeable.

A fresh round of Advance Queensland funding will help AIBN researchers team up with industry to develop next-gen lithium-ion batteries, indoor solar panels, and nanotech-assisted kits for drug screening.

AIBN researchers are looking at how polymer tadpoles could help improve integrin-targeted therapy for certain cancer stem cells.

AIBN researchers are removing harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment and repurposing them in renewable batteries.

Redox flow batteries could be the key that unlocks the global renewable energy transition. Jens Noack plans to ensure Queensland leads the way.

Among this series of 3D manganese-cobalt BTC metal organic frameworks is the perfect vessel to capture and raise the alarm on poisonous gas.