Sustainability
Could converting plastic back to oil help to solve the world’s growing waste problem?
A mountain of plastic is steadily accumulating with no clear solution for what to do with it. Could converting it...
Dr Yan Jiao uses computer modelling to help develop renewable energy fuels
Using computer modelling, one researcher is developing innovative catalyst materials to help convert renewable energy sources into transportable fuels.
Engineering new life into an urban drain
Small Creek in Ipswich, Queensland was a 1.6 km stretch of concrete drain, until a project set out to turn...
4 Australian regions switching on to renewable energy
While hydro-rich Tasmania continues to lead the way for renewables in Australia, across the country we’re seeing more cities and...
Opinion: Climate change is the challenge beyond COVID-19
One create reader discusses how the COVID-19 crisis could help inspire action on climate change.
This printed solar installation is a glimpse into the future of power generation
An organic, printed solar material similar in thickness and appearance to a potato chip packet is being tested in a...
Australian engineers are using electricity to clean contaminated water
Australian engineers have found a way to use electricity to clean heavily polluted industrial wastewater.
This hydrogen research centre will provide an ‘ecosystem of expertise’ to drive Australian innovation
A new university-industry partnership could help Australia become a major player in the global hydrogen market.
Closing the loop: Engineers want to convert carbon dioxide into industrial products
A new technology that can convert carbon dioxide into chemical building blocks could see harmful emissions turned into industrial products.
This research centre hasn’t just reduced its carbon output – its impact is positive
A University of Wollongong centre wants to go beyond sustainability – to a point where it is actively having a...
