Leon Cranswick

Deakin researchers with recycled solar panel materials

Researchers recycling solar panels into big money

Scientists from Deakin University’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have successfully tested a new process that can safely and effectively extract silicon from old solar panels, then convert it into a nano material worth more than $45,000 per kilogram. Read More
Xiao Tan and Cheng Zhang

UQ researchers removing PFAS with magnets

Researchers at The University of Queensland have pioneered a simple, fast, and effective technique to remove PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from water. Read More
Solar panels

Mildura Landfill precinct goes solar

The Mildura Landfill precinct is now powered by the sun, following a successful partnership between Mildura Rural City Council and the Sunraysia Sustainability Network (SSN). Read More