Case Studies
Chemists make methane-binding discovery
Scientists from UNSW have found that osmium can be used to bind inert methane for hours, possibly opening the door to converting it into useful fuel. [ + ]
Researchers make plastic from garbage
Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology are working on technology to extract carbon from waste and use it to make renewable plastics. [ + ]
Using green infrastructure to fight extreme weather
Urban Utilities is upgrading the Cannery Creek wastewater network using nature-based infrastructure to avoid damage caused by extreme weather. [ + ]
Parramatta building awarded 6 star energy rating
4 Parramatta Square in Sydney's west has been recognised as one of the country's most energy-efficient buildings with a 6 star NABERS rating. [ + ]
Brewing up a renewable source of hydrogen peroxide
Scientists in Japan have developed a method of extracting hydrogen peroxide from spent coffee grounds and tea leaf residue. [ + ]
SA Water goes solar for pipeline
The Murray Bridge pipeline in South Australia is now being powered by thousands of solar panels. [ + ]
Brewery waste could help remove lead from water
A US study has shown that waste yeast discarded from breweries could filter out even trace amounts of lead in contaminated water. [ + ]
Cambridge scientists develop CO2-absorbing 'battery'
A supercapacitor device similar to a battery absorbs CO2 while being charged, making it attractive for carbon capture and storage uses. [ + ]
Soaking up solar: EV Grid trial underway
Electricity networks are running a 12-month trial to help prepare for increasing amounts of renewable energy coming into the grid, as well as a rapid influx of EVs. [ + ]
Sydney Water listens out for water leaks and saves millions
A two-year trial to detect water leaks using acoustic sensor technology has saved Sydney Water millions and will now be adopted as a proactive business-as-usual approach. [ + ]
Renewable fuel generation plant uses digital solution
Emerson has provided advanced automation technology for Toyota Australia's hydrogen production and refuelling plant. [ + ]
Using wastewater as a renewable energy source
Jemena is working with Sydney Water and Eneraque to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant so that it can convert wastewater into usable gas. [ + ]
Sustainable construction: Webuild at Forrestfield-Airport Link
How Webuild's building practices have made Perth's newest rail line a sustainable construction site. [ + ]
Wastewater pump for Junee Prime Lamb
When the Operations Manager at Junee Prime Lamb required a wastewater pump for the lamb processing facility, he called on the team at Hydro Innovations. [ + ]
SA's record biosolid yield a poo-tential win for farmers
Tens of thousands of tonnes of biosolids are collected each year to be provided to farmers as a means of soil improvement. [ + ]
