University of Adelaide

Unlocking thermogravimetric analysis in the fight against ‘fake’ graphene

By Lisa McDonald / August 10, 2021

Developing new ways to characterize graphene is essential to developing more rigorous quality standards. Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia explored using thermogravimetric analysis to evaluate graphene quality.

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“Spring” cleanup: Carbon nanosprings break down marine microplastic pollution

By Lisa McDonald / August 20, 2019

Microplastic pollution is a threat to marine ecosystems. A research collaboration between several Australian and Chinese universities created carbon nanosprings that can break down microplastics into compounds that dissolve harmlessly in water.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / August 7, 2019

Breaking down microplastics, forecasting failure in disordered materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 7, 2019.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Lisa McDonald / February 20, 2019

Flaws of battery fast charging, skin wound regeneration with bioactive nanoparticles, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 20, 2019.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week

By Faye Oney / August 17, 2018

ICG publishes book of glass lectures from past summer schools, Press Glass builds $43.5 million plant in U.S., and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 17, 2018.

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Novel luminescent nanoparticles embedded into glass pave way for high-tech future

By Stephanie Liverani / June 14, 2016

In the mission to make glass smarter, researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia have developed a method for embedding light-emitting nanoparticles into glass without losing any of the nanoparticles’ unique properties.

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Reinforced concrete takes a stand against terrorist attacks

By April Gocha / June 10, 2014

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a steel fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete (SFRSCC) that is stronger than conventional concrete and can stand up to the force of bomb blasts.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By Eileen De Guire / July 15, 2013

  What is glass? Keck Foundation award supports University of Akron research Three University of Akron researchers hoping to uncover the mysteries of glass formation have received a $1 million…

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