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Common low-grade clay found to strengthen low-carbon concrete

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Engineers at RMIT University have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement, opening a potential new market in sustainable construction materials.  The global production of cement – a key ingredient in concrete – is responsible for 8% of global CO₂ emissions.  Replacing some cement with clay reduces the environmental impact, but the high-grade kaolin … Continued

Bamboo’s Breakthrough Moment: National Summit to Launch Australia’s 10-Year Roadmap for Engineered Bamboo

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A three-city national summit will mark the first coordinated push to scale bamboo in Australia’s construction, land restoration, and climate strategy — aiming to shift the industry from curiosity to commercialisation. From 18–20 June, the Bamboo Society of Australia will launch the Next Frontier Summit, bringing together architects, policymakers, farmers, investors and global experts to … Continued

Certification standards under scrutiny as Australia sets sights on green hydrogen export

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A new study reveals potential gaps in Australia’s hydrogen certification framework that may affect its alignment with emerging international standards. The study looks at how well current certification schemes ensure hydrogen made from renewable electricity actually delivers climate benefits, using Australia’s National Electricity Market as a case study. Researchers say we need better ways to … Continued

UNSW program fast-tracks green tech from lab to market

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The Technology Translation Squad provides critical engineering support to green tech startups to help them commercialise their products sooner.   Australian universities have long been home to world-leading researchers making ground-breaking discoveries. While universities excel at fundamental and applied research, they’re not typically recognised for late-stage product development. But now, a team of engineers at … Continued

What is sustainable aviation fuel, and why are we not using it already?

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The aviation industry accounted for 2.5% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). It means there is a significant challenge, which the industry acknowledges. That is to transition, especially in terms of fuelling aircraft, in order to meet Net Zero targets and deliver a low-carbon future. One of the potential … Continued

Don’t overlook the obvious as engineers seek compact, flexible and powerful solutions to production actuation challenges

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Process and production engineers often find the simplest solution to an actuation challenge is the best. Fewer moving parts and reduced complexity typically equate to more reliability, less wear and tear and reduced downtime.   However, even the simplest and most obviously practical ideas sometimes face difficulty achieving acceptance when they run up against established … Continued

ASUS and Intel to Launch Next-Generation AI Developer Toolkit

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ASUS announced a collaboration with Intel® to introduce a new AI developer toolkit to streamline the development of AI applications. This toolkit aims to significantly reduce the development time of AI projects, enabling developers to focus on vertical-use case implementation and optimization. ASUS and Intel are committed to delivering practical AI solutions to businesses and … Continued

Climate change’s new environment and pipeline spill hazards demand innovative protection solutions

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Protecting environmentally sensitive areas against floods and unintentional leaks and spills from industrial and public facilities is looming larger as a corporate risk and OH&S issue as climate change brings more extreme weather to Australia.   It is especially relevant to enterprises and industries handling large amounts of water, wastewater and process and cooling fluids. … Continued