News: energy
Making headway with hydrogen
Green hydrogen is expected to be the next big thing but questions remain over whether it will provide society with an affordable source of green energy in the future.
Institute’s sustainability mission towards a net-zero future
A new institute at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, launched today, Monday 22 August, will focus on coordinating efforts towards achieving a net-zero emissions future. The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) is the brand champion of the University’s sustainability research initiatives.
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New electrocatalysts herald carbon neutrality
A team of researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is undertaking fundamental research into new types of high-performance low-cost metal-based electrocatalysts that are the key to the development of sustainable energy solutions and help to achieve carbon neutrality. They are developing catalysts which can be ‘tailored’ to different uses.
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Premier recognition for mining and energy expertise
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s mining and energy expertise has been acknowledged at South Australia’s 2021 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.
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Partnership focuses on Australian carbon capture and storage research
The Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources (ASPER) is teaming up with Chevron Australia to create a new state-of-the-art facility for carbon storage research that will accelerate Australia’s transition to cleaner energy sources and net zero emissions.Â
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Pathways clear for decarbonising heavy industry
The production of green steel will be a critical step to enable the world’s heavy industry to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and Australia is well placed to be an important player in this space.
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National success for industry-linked ARC grants
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry. The research will have a positive impact on diverse areas such as defence, food production and protecting the environment.
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Critical mass of talent and expertise
Ongoing and secure supply of critical minerals is essential to the transition to a high-tech and clean energy world.
Australian renters suffering due to energy hardship
A new report from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has found the rental housing sector must set minimum standards for energy performance to protect the health and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians.
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Young Uni of Adelaide innovator named in Asia-Pacific Top 20
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ researcher, whose work could help revolutionise battery technology, has been given global recognition by being chosen as an MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35.
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