Professor Colin Raston announced as finalist for SA Science Excellence Awar...
The Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology is pleased to share the news that Professor Colin Raston has been named as a finalist in the Scientist […]
Environment
Study awarded "Top 10" for Elastomer Sustainability
The Chalker lab latest study published in Chem Sci was recently awarded a “Top 10” award for Elastomer Sustainability – the inaugural award from the European […]
Building greater efficiency into construction
This ABC radio program explores recent material innovations and building techniques designed to make the construction industry part of the solution to global warming, not just […]
Improving fertilisers with waste cooking oil
Spring is here and gardeners around the country will be bringing out the fertiliser. Depending on the product, manufacturers recommend their use from weekly to every […]
Summer Scholarship Experience
by Alex Hayes As a recipient of the Nanoscale Summer Research Scholarship I had the opportunity to gain laboratory experience under Research Leader Associate Professor Sarah […]
Laying Waste to Mercury Pollution
By Max Worthington Mercury pollution is a global threat affecting millions of people. In Australia the threat comes mainly in the form of toxic marine life, […]
Nanotechnology in the sustainable production of pharmaceuticals
By Timothy Solheim The global interest in moving towards sustainable and environmentally friendly practices extends beyond the desire for renewable energy, but also applies to the […]
Plasma! The solution to a PhD student's problems
By Alex Sibley While rust, the corrosion product of iron, is the most common and obvious symbol of corrosion, almost all metals that have been used […]
The problem of biofouling
By Jonathan Sierke Water purification is an essential process to provide potable water and remove dangerous contaminants from wastewater to prevent their entry into the wider […]