Rakesh Joshi

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The same force that allows water to climb trees may prevent it from flowing through nanoscopic pores in certain materials.

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A fundamental discovery in materials science has potential applications for water filtration and energy storage.

Graphene

A new class of graphene-based filters could make current gas purification methods more effective. 

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UNSW researchers are using ‘wonder material’ graphene to generate sustainable energy in municipal wastewater treatment plants.

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UNSW researchers are collaborating with Sewer Venting and Crane Hire Services (SVSR) to look at the potential for graphene oxide to be applied to wastewater collection networks.

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UNSW scientists have developed a new carbon-based material that could revolutionise moisture control in applications as diverse as electronics, packaging, air conditioning – and keeping footwear fresh.

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A world-first graphene-based filter that can remove more than 99% of the natural organic matter in treated drinking water is being scaled up for possible use in conventional plants.