Researchers in crystal elasticity breakthrough Scientists from University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology have gained new insights into the fundamental behaviour of flexible materials, allowing for the design of new building materials and technology, according to a statement from UQ. According to the statement, researchers have identified the origin of the restoring force…
Livium’s battery recycling subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, has signed a five-year recycling agreement with battery and solar systems supplier ZECO Energy. In an ASX statement on Tuesday, Livium said the agreement, which is dated to February 19, will see Envirostream provide exclusive recycling services for end-of-life residential and commercial energy storage system (ESS) battery packs supplied…
The Albanese Government announced $6.3 million in grants as part of Round 2 of the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element (GSTDF-SE) on Tuesday. The GSTDF-SE aims to build international science relationships with key partners in Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and South Korea. Grants ranging from $100,000…
The South Australian Government’s Steel Task Force has been meeting secretly with KordaMentha since before Christmas, as a strategy to push the Whyalla steelworks into administration was formulated, according to documents released on Monday. KordaMentha was appointed as administrator of steelworks owner OneSteel Manufacturing – a GFG Alliance subsidiary – on Wednesday last week after…
An old Broken Hill mine site will soon be transformed into a first-of-its-kind compressed air energy storage system, according to a statement released by the NSW government on Tuesday. The Minns Labor Government provided planning approval for Hydrostor’s compressed air energy storage system with a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW) / 1,600 MW-hours (MWh). The…
By John H Howard The Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) has been established to report on how a more strategic approach to R&D can boost economic growth and productivity. Expressly, SERD has been requested to examine the optimisation of existing R&D investments across all sectors and how to strengthen research-industry connections, support national priorities…
Hydrogen business Endua has announced the passage of what it says are two major milestones, launching its “mini hydrogen factory” and successfully deploying one of its power bank units at Archerfield Airport. According to a statement from the company on Tuesday, the new electrolyser enables on-site production and storage of green hydrogen (that is, hydrogen…
Daniel Rossetto, University of Adelaide Financial challenges at the Whyalla steelworks in South Australia have reignited debate about the nation’s steel industry and its future. Australians should have access to quality steel at competitive prices. The domestic steel production industry employs tens of thousands of people. The state and federal governments have stepped in, however,…
