Sustainability
A bit of salt gives lithium batteries just the right kick
A CSIRO-led team gave lithium batteries a boost by immersing the electrodes in a mixture of ionic liquids and lithium...
This startup wants to convert your paper and plastic waste into oil
A local startup has developed a process, in partnership with the University of Sydney, to convert paper and plastic waste...
Why engineers are crucial to the success of the SDGs
Bringing the UN’s newest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to fruition will demand the skills of engineers. Here's how they can...
Electric car charging is cutting the cord and going wireless
Large strides in wireless charging technology are primed to boost electric car appeal.
New solar cells help zero in on energy-efficient buildings
New flexible solar cells made by a team at the University of NSW from non-toxic materials are sparking excited talk...
Windows could double as solar power generators in future cities
As we move towards a zero-emissions future, using windows to create solar power gives the construction industry a chance to...
These ultra-lightweight solar cells could power your next smartphone
Imagine solar cells so thin, flexible and lightweight they could be placed on almost any material or surface – including...
Solar roads: The way of the future, or a path to nowhere?
Are solar roads the answer to the world’s energy and environmental woes? How practical and useful is their technology right...
Why Queensland is one of the best places in the world for water modelling opportunities
Danish water engineer Monika Balicki came to Queensland looking for work experience, but the state's water modelling opportunities inspired her...
