Harvested pond ash and unwashed recycled glass sand have replaced 20 per cent of virgin materials in new roof tiles being developed by RMIT University and Bristile Roofing, enabling a 13 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions versus traditional concrete tiles. According to a statement from RMIT on Monday, hundreds of the eco-friendly tiles…
RMIT University researchers have developed what they say are ultra-thin filters with promise for making chemical manufacturing and recycling more energy- and cost-efficient, and are looking to bring their invention into industrial use. A statement from the university on Thursday describes the filters as combining “super-thin layers of boron nitride” and aramid synthetic fibres, offering…
An RMIT University team has developed a new building material made of just cardboard, water and soil, which they say is reusable and recyclable and combines “the durability of rammed earth with the versatility of cardboard”. According to a statement from RMIT on Monday, the team was inspired by temporary and disaster shelters, such as…
By Bhavna Middha, RMIT University; Ralph Horne, RMIT University, and Vincent Pettigrove, RMIT University Last month, Australia’s ban on the import, use and manufacture of three types of “forever chemical” came into effect. These chemicals – PFOA, PFOS and PFHxS – have long lifespans and resist breaking down. They’re considered harmful due to their ability…
RMIT University engineers have created a new 3D-printed titanium alloy that is 29 per cent cheaper to produce than standard titanium whilst delivering improved strength and performance, according to research published on Monday. The team replaced expensive vanadium with readily available alternative materials to reduce costs. Lead researcher Ryan Brooke said the breakthrough addresses key…
Meiban, Planet Innovation announce partnership Medtech business Planet Innovation (PI) and Singapore-based contract manufacturer Meiban Group have announced a new “strategic alliance” aimed at delivering “comprehensive Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) services” spanning early-stage innovation through to high-volume manufacturing. According to a statement from PI on Thursday, the alliance will enable clients to “seamlessly…
ClearVue Technologies announced on Thursday that it will contribute technology and expertise to a major greenhouse research project led by RMIT University as part of the ARC Research Hub for Intelligent Energy Efficiency in Future Protected Cropping. The research program exceeding $20 million includes a $5 million grant from the Australian Research Council, with total…
An invention born at RMIT University will go on sale for the first time ever in July, following regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for an ingestible capsule that can help diagnose gut disorders. According to a statement from RMIT on Monday, Atmo Biosciences’ device has moved “from concept to clinical reality”…
Researchers at RMIT University say that a new method to process a clay type into a low-carbon substitute for cement in concrete could prove “economically and environmentally scalable”. According to a statement from the university on Thursday, the team has demonstrated a way to turn cheap and abundant illite clay with low-grade kaolinite clay into…
Foundations laid for Australia’s first liquid hydrogen flight test programs AMSL Aero and Stralis Aircraft, two Australian companies that are developing hydrogen-powered aircraft, have successfully registered a family of liquid hydrogen tanks. According to a statement from AMSL Aero on Monday, the tanks will be used for refuelling and enabling zero-emission flights, are known as “Dewar vessels”, and…