News: CET
International recognition for green ironmaking project
An Adelaide University led project which aims to increase the quality of iron ore while reducing emissions has received a Net-Zero Industries Mission Award 2025 announced at COP30. Dr Alfonso Chinnici, A/Prof Woei Saw, Prof Nigel Cook and Prof Gus Nathan have been recognised for their work on 'Innovative Beneficiation Technologies for Green Ironmaking' receiving the National Award Australia in the category of 'Outstanding Project'.
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Celebrating CET Research Day 2025
ISER was proud to sponsor another fabulous celebration of the research conducted by students, staff and collaborators of the Centre for Energy Technology (CET), at it’s annual CET Research Day held yesterday at the Sanctuary Function Centre, Adelaide Zoo.
New technology for cleaner greener steel
Dr Alfonso Chinnici, from the University of Adelaide’s School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is leading a project through the Heavy Industry Low Carbon Transition (HILT) CRC to increase the quality of Australian iron ore, whilst reducing emissions.
Adding hydrogen to the renewable energy mix
Blending hydrogen with natural gas in existing networks is a way of reducing carbon emissions. University of Adelaide researchers have led a series of research projects through the Future Fuels CRC, testing domestic and industrial appliances using various percentages of hydrogen to natural gas ratios.
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Review of CET Research Day 2024
Continuing its annual tradition, the CET held another inspiring Research Day last Tuesday December 10, 2024 at the Sanctuary Function Centre, Adelaide Zoo. It was an event that celebrated the research of students and staff of the Centre, as well as considering the broader challenges and priorities ahead.
2022 CET Research Day review
The CET held another very successful Research Day last Monday April 11, taking academics and industry partners for an off-campus experience at the Sanctuary Function Centre, Adelaide Zoo.
Could wave energy converters protect Australian coastlines?
An article outlining a collaborative project (ARC linkage) between researchers and industry partners from the University of Adelaide, Swinburne University, the University of New South Wales, Victoria’s Moyne Shire Council and Western Australia’s Mid West Ports Authority on wave energy converters for controlling coastal processes has been published in pv magazine this month.
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CET research update from Dr Zhiwei Sun
Dr Zhiwei Sun was invited to give a presentation, entitled ‘Laser diagnostics for solar thermal energy utilisation and heavy industry decarbonisation’ at the first International Workshop on Laser Diagnostics and its Application for Renewable Energy and Climate, held by the PTB, Germany National Metrology Institute, March 8 – 9, 2022.
Fortescue Future Industries, Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide partner to tackle the future of clean energy
Sparc Technologies Ltd (ASX: SPN) has entered into binding agreements with global green energy company Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd (an entity of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd ASX: FMG) and the University of Adelaide, forming the Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd Joint Venture (Sparc Hydrogen).
Associate Professor Peter Mullinger: celebrating a career at the nexus of industry and academia
On Thursday December 16, 2021, colleagues from the University of Adelaide and former industry partners will gather at a private function to thank Associate Professor Peter Mullinger for his many contributions, and to celebrate his rich and varied career, which was at the core, dedicated to increasing fuel efficiency, and lowering carbon emissions.
