Proof-of-concept nanogenerator turns CO₂ into sustainable power
University of Queensland researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity.
Apr 18, 2024
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Electronics & Semiconductors
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland was founded in 1909. The student body for graduate and undergraduate is more than 37,000. The UQ is a premier research center for molecular biology and biomedical research. UQ is noted for its high-tech emphasis and research centers devoted to various high level research in cancer, cells and technology. Environmental research is another accomplishment of UQ.
- Address
- Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
- Website
- http://www.uq.edu.au/
- Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Queensland
Engineering
Building efficient and thermally stable perovskite solar cells using Ti₃C₂TₓMXene
A new generation of cheap, sustainable and efficient solar cells is a step closer, thanks to scientists at The University of Queensland.
Oct 6, 2021
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Engineering
The laser breakthrough that could make tech even faster
Lasers have become a major part of our day-to-day lives.
Sep 12, 2022
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Engineering
It's crystal clear: Crushed glass could save our sand
Crushed wine bottles and other recycled glass could replace sand in vital tunneling supports, cutting construction costs and improving the sustainability of sand mining.
May 31, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Smarter electronics a step closer with nanotech advance
As silicon-based technology reaches its absolute limits, a material engineered by University of Queensland researchers could herald the next generation of electronics with more memory, faster speeds and advanced features.
Jul 8, 2021
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Engineering
Bamboo lights a fire under Australian construction industry
A passion for sustainable construction led University of Queensland Ph.D. student Mateo Gutierrez to explore the potential of bamboo as an environmentally friendly local building material.
Sep 9, 2019
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Robotics
Robots may need lizard-like tails for 'off-road' travel
Robots may one day tackle obstacles and traverse uneven terrains thanks to collaborative research analysing the motion of lizards.
Sep 25, 2018
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Software
Need for speed in COVID–19 digital contact tracing
Australia's COVIDSafe app needs to be faster and have higher uptake rates to be effective as the nation's digital contact tracing solution, according to a working paper released by The University of Queensland's Institute ...
Jun 5, 2020
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Engineering
Project brings a breath of fresh air to Brisbane classrooms
Ensuring school classrooms are well ventilated is key to reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission and maintaining academic performance, research from The University of Queensland has revealed.
Sep 16, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Charging toward a more sustainable heavy rail network
University of Queensland researchers have worked with industry to map how Australia could move towards decarbonizing its heavy haulage rail network.
May 2, 2023
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