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Supporting a greener future on our roads through the implementation of dynamic wireless power transfer technology, enabling the usage of electric heavy vehicles. ACE Infrastructure will collaborate with leading researchers, international providers (SIEMENS and SEA Electric) and road authority (ARRB). This innovation will reduce 38% of Australia's total transport emissions, significantly aiding in the accomplishment of the 2050 Net-Zero targets while also providing a projected $324.8 billion to the Australian economy.
Wind power provides 35% of Australia’s green energy, yet 30,000 tonnes of wind turbine blades (WTBs) are expected to be in landfill by 2025. To keep green energy green, IPM is collaborating with RMIT to recycle thermoset resins and reinforced fibres in composite WTBs.
This project aims to transform wind energy by developing advanced, fire-proof turbine blades that are more efficient, durable, and cost-effective. Using computational fluid dynamics and machine learning, the blades will adapt to changing wind conditions for higher energy capture and reduced damage. A new fire-safe composite material will prevent turbine fires, while innovative manufacturing processes will enable large-scale, affordable production, driving wider adoption of renewable wind energy.
This project will develop AI technology to estimate, monitor, and predict the health of battery storage systems used across industries such as renewable energy, telecommunications, and transport. By accurately assessing performance and predicting maintenance needs, the tool will extend battery life, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. Benefits include greater reliability, reduced waste, and improved sustainability, supporting Australia’s transition to cleaner energy solutions.
Currently, less than 5% of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is recycled despite an annual consumption of 500,000 tonnes by Australia. The development of a dissolution technique that separates the PVC from waste components, allows the creation of virgin-grade PVC. Subsequently, this recycled PVC can be reused, facilitating a myriad of environmental, economic and social benefits.
Polystyrene (PS) and expanded polystyrene (EPS) are the most common packing materials. However, their incredibly low density makes them incredibly difficult to recycle. This project will convert PS/EPS waste into high-value materials. On-site PS/EPS waste production will stimulate Australian sovereign capability and deliver environmental benefits through the completion of a circular economy.
Pancreatic Cancer is typically diagnosed in advanced stages, and by 2030, it will be the second leading cause of cancer deaths. NanoCube Health strives to combat this with its early detection technology which provides diagnosis of pancreatic cancer at stage 0 and delivers targeted drug delivery. This innovation won the Major Technology Award at SWSX Sydney 2023 and represented Australia at SWSX internationally in Austin, Texas.
AdraCard is developing a patented prototype of their credit card shaped, nasal drug delivery platform. The innovation increases accessibility and combats issues with auto-injection devices. Incredibly easy to transport, AdraCard seamlessly fits into a wallet or phone case with no necessity for specific temperature control. Additionally, the device combats problems with needle phobia and improper self-administration with existing allergy drug delivery devices.
Pyrolysis is the main green process to upcycle end-of-life-tyre (EOLT) waste to produce diesel, oil, steel wires while forming char by-products. The consequent pyrolytic tyre char is a carbon-rich solid material has inorganic contaminants and undesirable structure, considerably decreasing its value and market potential. This innovation will combat these difficulties, delivering high-quality char for tyres and construction materials.
Collecting, recycling, and supplying WCO aligns with circular economy principles, prevents landfill waste, and extends product life cycles. However, conventional biodiesel processes are economically unviable due to high energy use and multiple processing steps. Over 90% of worldwide biodiesel uses homogeneous catalysts, while existing heterogeneous catalysts require toxic filtration, limiting scalability. This project develops a portable, scalable continuous flow reactor with small amounts of catalytic material deposited on 3D scaffolds
Australia's wastewater treatment produces 1.5m wet tonnes of biosolids annually, with over 70% used on agricultural land. These biosolids contain 'forever chemicals’ (PFAS) which have severe detrimental health impacts, declared as a class one carcinogen by WHO in 2023. The recently introduced National Environment Management Action Plan 3.0 calls for stringent regulation of PFAS levels. Aquametro aims to upcycle biolsolids which retain nutrients and carbon while eliminating PFAS.
Removal of Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) in water treatment relies on carbon-based adsorbers, but their limited surface functionality reduces efficiency, especially for short-chain PFASs. Also, end-of-life sorbents are classified as hazardous waste, posing disposal risks due to potential leaching. This project aims to develop functionalized ceramified carbon-based adsorbers with high PFAS adsorption properties, adaptable to various pressures and flow rates and capable of multiple reuse cycles. Thermal regeneration of the materials will convert the adsorbed PFAS into benign chemicals. Thus, this project will support sustainable water treatment, enhance sovereign capability, and deliver environmental/social benefits for Australia.
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