Researchers have discovered that water generates an electrical charge up to 10 times greater than previously understood when moving across surfaces, according to findings published on Tuesday by RMIT University and the University of Melbourne. The research team observed that when water droplets become stuck on tiny bumps or rough spots, force builds up until…
CSIRO researchers have successfully developed a next-generation uniform prototype that employs nanofibres to safeguard Australian troops from chemical and biological threats. The innovative material is a lightweight fabric that effectively filters out harmful particles while remaining light-weight and breathable, keeping the wearer comfortable in extreme temperatures. CSIRO Manufacturing Research Unit Director Dr Marcus Zipper said…
Researchers from RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create smart textiles that can cool people down faster. The study found fabric made from cotton coated with nanodiamonds, using a method called electrospinning, showed a reduction of two to three degrees Celsius during the cooling down process compared to untreated cotton. They do this by drawing…
Australian researchers have investigated adding graphene oxide to cement, resulting in concrete that works better as a 3D printing material, according to a statement from RMIT University. Engineers from RMIT and University of Melbourne found that addition of the nanomaterial increased the strength of concrete by as much as 10 per cent and made it…
Carbon fibre nanotube X-ray equipment manufacturer Micro-X has sold $1.5 million worth of its Rover Mobile units to the federal government. Micro-X will supply the machines, which add to a growing list of sales for the Rover, from existing inventory following final modification work. The Adelaide company did not say what use the government would…
A study led by RMIT University and University of South Australia has shown the effectiveness of black phosphorus-based nanotechnology in battling “superbugs”, pointing the way to possible adoption in wound care products and implants. In a statement from UniSA on Thursday, the “nano-thin superbug-slaying material” is described as “effective against a broad range of drug-resistant…
By Sarah Wilson, University of Technology Sydney and Rachael Wakefield-Rann, University of Technology Sydney There’s growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”. While the full extent of harm from PFAS is still emerging, the fact these chemicals…
