News: decarbonisation

New technology for cleaner greener steel

test rig

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.

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Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant opening ceremony

Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant

A first in green hydrogen reactor technology was launched today at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen Pty Ltd, a start-up company founded to translate research developed by Professor Greg Metha.

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Professor Gus Nathan delivers keynote at ASPACC 2025

Professor Gus Nathan with chairs (R) Bassam Dally; (L) Fei Qi

Interim ISER Director Professor Gus Nathan recently gave a keynote presentation at the 15th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion in Singapore. The ASPACC is an essential forum within the combustion research community that resides in the Asia-Pacific region, with a wide range of participants from academia and industry.

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Introducing the AlumiNEXT™ project: the next generation in alumina refining

alumina refining

Dr Woei Saw, from the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering, is leading the AlumiNEXT™ project, a flagship HILT CRC project to decarbonise alumina refinineries.

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Accelerating Decarbonisation: Insights from Professor Göran Roos Lecture

Göran Roos Lecture

Adjunct Professor Göran Roos presented his lecture "Accelerating Decarbonisation Through Industry Hubs: Lessons from Europe’s Experience", providing critical insights to help shape South Australia's industrial future through effective decarbonisation strategies.

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Roundtable Discussion on Decarbonisation with Professor Göran Roos

Gus Nathan and Göran Roos

ISER and SA Zero hosted Professor Göran Roos for a roundtable discussion at the University of Adelaide. Industry and Government were provided with the insight and knowledge of industry hubs, decarbonisation and defence.

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Physical and chemical properties of ores associated with new processing technologies

ore properties

Dr Zhiwei Sun, from the University of Adelaide's School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, is leading a HILT CRC project to explore new ways to process ores using low-carbon technologies.

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Green Hydrogen: pioneering a path to a carbon-free future

Prof Greg Metha

University of Adelaide researchers are leading the way in novel production of hydrogen, which releases no carbon dioxide when used as an energy source, paving the way for a greener future.

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Identifying challenges and opportunities for H2 in iron and cement sectors

electric arc furnace

Dr Alfonso Chinnici is leading a HILT CRC project to scope opportunities for green hydrogen to decarbonise the iron and cement sectors.

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