Devastation from oil spills like the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster could be dramatically reduced thanks to an invention by Dr Justin Chalker, who will talk about his ground-breaking research (including new, unpublished work) at the next BRAVE lecture.

The tragic sight of birds, mammals and sea turtles covered in oil could be a thing of the past with Dr Chalker’s pioneering technology, which uses petroleum waste to produce a sponge-like substance capable of soaking up crude oil from water in an environmental win-win. This new development can also capture the largest source of mercury emissions produced here in Australia, and across the globe.

Dr Chalker will discuss his passion for taking waste and transforming it into new and useful polymers, and present on three applications of the substance for the benefit of both people and the environment.

Where:  Flinders University Victoria Square, Room 1, Level 1

When:   Tuesday, 18 September 2018 (refreshments from 5:30pm; lecture at 6:00pm)

RSVP:    Register for this free event via the Flinders University BRAVE lectures webpage

The BRAVE Flinders Research and Innovation Series aims to impart knowledge and new discoveries, elevate discussion and inspire.