Case Studies
Researchers trial magnetic resin to remove PFAS
A magnetic resin invented at The University of Queensland will be trialled at wastewater treatment plants to remove harmful 'forever chemicals' so sewerage can be safely reused as fertiliser. [ + ]
Engineers create high-power zinc–air batteries
Monash University engineers have discovered a breakthrough catalyst that could provide more power, longer life and lower costs for next-generation batteries. [ + ]
Lagoon cover dewatering solution for Gippsland Water
Gippsland Water was experiencing issues with its cover dewatering pumps, which were solved efficiently with Hydro Innovations' Ragazzini pump. [ + ]
CDE transforms hydrovac waste into valuable commodity
An NZ plant using CDE technology is recovering around 48,000 tonnes of reusable material annually and has achieved a 64% diversion from landfill. [ + ]
Radio station set to reduce emissions by 25%
A Hills District community radio station in Sydney has partnered with SolaHart to reduce its energy consumption by 25%, saving $11K per annum. [ + ]
Bioplastic alternative may hold key to ending plastic waste
Murdoch University and the CSIRO have developed a bioplastic alternative that vanishes over time — leaving no trace on land or in water. [ + ]
A sustainable approach to increase wastewater recycling
Flinders University research is investigating improved effluent treatment and biosolids removal with low-cost 'SBR-HRAP' technology field trials. [ + ]
Inverell upgrades 30-year-old aeration system
The project entailed building a new tank at the Inverell Sewage Treatment Plant, to allow for two original tanks to be taken offline for refurbishment. [ + ]
Grid simulation software to unlock future grid capacity
ACEREZ will use next-generation cloud-based grid simulation software for large-scale application in the Central-West Orana REZ transmission network. [ + ]
No more blockages for abattoir's wastewater system
Hydro Innovations' pump solution has been installed in an abattoir's wastewater (green and red lines) collection pit to solve blockage issues. [ + ]
Swinburne scientists turn cereal waste into wound dressing
The technique uses a natural fermentation process and is said to reduce production costs by up to 90% while maintaining quality. [ + ]
Deakin and Country Road create high-value fine Merino yarn
Deakin University has partnered with Aussie brand Country Road to trial a fully domestic process to transform low-grade Merino wool into high-value yarn. [ + ]
Smart factory design for Australian-made sustainable fashion
The Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia are developing a high-tech fashion factory blueprint that will enable on-demand local manufacturing and minimise waste. [ + ]
Smart device captures water from air using sun's energy
A sponge-like device developed by RMIT University is said to capture and store water from thin air, even in low humidity. [ + ]
Tallawang Solar Hybrid project secures access rights
Potentia Energy's proposed Tallawang Solar Hybrid project has secured access rights in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. [ + ]
