Monash betadine battery breakthrough begets new company

Engineering researchers from Monash University have formed a new lithium sulphur (Li-S) battery startup, armed with chemistry inspired by an over-the-counter antiseptic and initially targeting drone applications. According to a statement from the university on Tuesday, the team behind Ghove Energy has “overcome one of the last remaining barriers to commercialisation” for the battery type.…

Archer Materials receives advanced sensor prototype

Quantum technologies developer Archer Materials has received prototypes of its tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors from its foundry partner, MultiDimension Technology (MDT). Archer is sending the TMR sensor prototypes which are used in data centres, automotive, medical devices, and internet-of-things (“IoT”) and consumer electronics to its research partner in an Australian university for characterisation. The company…

CSIRO concentrated solar spin out FPR Energy raises $15 million

CSIRO venture FPR Energy has secured $15 million in seed funding to commercialise next generation solar thermal technology that will help reduce industrial emissions, which account for 20 per cent of Australia’s annual carbon footprint. The company was launched in collaboration with advisory and funds management firm RFC Ambrian and utilities business Osaka Gas, raising…