Chemical Engineering

Removing solar panels

Patented sieving process developed by research team at UNSW Sydney significantly improves the way important materials from photovoltaic panels can be separated and extracted for reuse.

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Researchers, including those from UNSW Sydney, have synthesised complex symmetrical zinc crystals in liquid gallium which can potentially be used in a range of catalysis applications.

Dr Meganne Christian parabolic flight

The sky has proven to not be the limit for the UNSW Engineering alumna, who is poised to become the first Australian woman in space.

fruits and vegetables

UNSW expert unmasks the truth about superfoods.

stockpile of rice in room

The complex issue of global food security can only be solved if all nations work together, a UNSW expert says.

Chocolate

From cocoa bean to chocolate block, a millenia-old process is still helping to bring chocoholics the same joy today.

Professors Paul Curmi and Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has recognised UNSW academics for their contributions to the scientific enterprise.

settlement on mars

UNSW Engineering stories this year were filled with great discoveries, including the missing jigsaw piece in quantum computing to a new way of making green ammonia.

Liquid gallium

A global collaboration, led by researchers from UNSW, has shown how liquid gallium can be used to help achieve the important goal of net zero carbon emissions.

Cows feeding

UNSW Professor Johannes le Coutre has warned that current food production and consumption cannot continue if we want to reduce world hunger – and help save the planet. 

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