Could pencils purify water and get us closer to solving the water crisis?
The water crisis is worsening, but a pencil made from 2D crystals could improve access to clean water in some ...
Tag: chemical engineering
Composite glass research could lead to crack-proof phone screens
Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to composite glass research conducted by engineers at the ...
Engineer Veena Sahajwalla named 2022 NSW Australian of the Year
Growing up densely populated Mumbai inspired Veena Sahajwalla FIEAust CPEng to see the potential in what looked, to anyone else, ...
Liquid gallium could hold the key to capturing carbon emissions
An international team led by engineers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has made a breakthrough in reducing ...
During a varied career, Venkatesan Narayanaswamy’s desire to learn has remained the same
The lessons Venkatesan Narayanaswamy learned as a chemical engineer have served him well throughout his diverse career.
This simple powder kills bacteria in drinking water
Researchers have found a material that quickly kills bacteria in drinking water, creating a safe and cheaper alternative to chlorine.
Australian engineers’ DIY oxygen unit aims to help COVID-ravaged India
After seeing heartbreaking footage of hospitals in India struggling to cope with COVID-19 cases, two Australian researchers decided to apply ...
Chemical engineers produce ‘green’ ammonia from air, water and renewable and energy
Chemical engineers have made a 'green' ammonia that does not require the high temperatures and huge infrastructure currently needed to ...
Dr Sina Naficy ensures our food is good enough to eat
Instant information about the quality of the contents inside could help create packaging that fights the problem of food waste.
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.
