UNSW researchers’ new recycling technique able to convert various plastic types into polymer nanoparticles and remove dyes is being commercialised, leading to deals with Arnott’s Group and coffee company Pablo & Rusty’s. According to a statement from the university on Thursday, the technique is low-energy, and polymers dispersed in water can be either extracted for…
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National peak body Science & Technology Australia has announced Ryan Winn (pictured), the current Chief Executive Office at the Australian Council of Learned Academies, as its incoming CEO. In a statement from STA on Wednesday, the organisation describes Winn as having a long and distinguished career within the Australian Public Service — including within both…
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The Australian Army has joined allies and partners in Project Convergence which is testing and developing networks, robotic and autonomous systems, air defence and strike related systems. Project Convergence is a US-led campaign of learning through experimentation. The project was designed to aggressively advance and integrate technology across all warfighting domains, to overmatch an adversary…
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@AuManufacturing’s latest webinar – Secure Your Business Against Cyber Attack – is now available for you to view via our Youtube channel. Hear co-editor Peter Roberts in conversation with Grant Tinney, Founder, Chairman/CTO at STÄRKE – Advanced Manufacturing Group, Julie Harrison, CEO and Managing Director of Harrison Manufacturing and Michael Murphy, Head of Operational Technology…
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Lithium ion battery materials company Lithium Australia has commenced pilot plant operations testing its LieNA lithium metal processing technology. Operating the pilot plant, at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s Sydney facility, is through a joint development agreement (JDA) with Mineral Resources Ltd (MinRes). The plant is a key activity to demonstrate the technology…
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Envirostream to recycle LG lithium batteries Battery recycler Envirostream has signed an exclusive three year agreement with LG Energy Solutions to recycle all its recalled lithium ion batteries collected in Australia. Envirostream, a subsidiary of Lithium Australia, expects significantly increased battery collection volumes equating to 140 percent of the company’s total in FY23. LG has…
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Oil and gas developer Lion Energy has obtained development approval from the Queensland State Assessment and Referral Agency for its hydrogen generation and refuelling hub in the Port of Brisbane. The government’s approval represents a key milestone for the project, which will now proceed to the construction phase. Lion understands that only a handful of…
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Following the November release of its report into advanced manufacturing, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources has launched another inquiry, this time into food and beverage manufacturing. The committee released the terms of reference for its work on Wednesday, inviting submissions from interested individuals and organisations. It follows a reference…
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Applications are open for the first round of grants under the federal government’s $6 million Global Science & Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element, with a stated aim to “strengthen scientific collaboration with our nearest neighbours” in the Asia-Pacific region. Australian researchers and businesses can apply for grants valued between $100,000 to $1,000,000 for projects…
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Jemena’s Malabar Biomethane Project, which is injecting biomethane from processed wastewater in the gas network, has become the first renewable gas project to receive certification under the new GreenPower accreditation program. The GreenPower Renewable Gas Certification Pilot was launched in 2023 and operates nationwide. According to its website, certification enables commercial and industrial users “to…
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