News: energy
Grants underline ability to partner with industry
The University of Adelaide has been awarded $1,405,458 in linkage grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) to undertake two projects that aim to reduce the uncertainties of capturing and storing CO₂ and to create a new class of optical fibre that will enable the future quantum internet.
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Seawater split to produce green hydrogen
Researchers have successfully split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen.
Catalyst for more efficient chemical production on the horizon
An innovative technique is being developed by scientists that could allow Australia to lead the way in more sustainable manufacturing of fuels and chemicals.
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Portal provides access to sustainability capabilities
The University of Adelaide’s Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) has launched an online portal that will assist its stakeholders to access the University’s sustainability-related capabilities.
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2022 soccer World Cup winners and losers
Simulation modelling shows that the FIFA World Cup which kicks off on 21 November in Qatar, is most likely to be won either by Brazil or Argentina.
University of Adelaide’s research expertise to help build Asian energy network
The University of Adelaide, with leadership from its Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), has become a partner in Asia Green Grid Network (AGGN) to help advance renewable energy connectivity across Asia.
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Making headway with hydrogen
Green hydrogen is expected to be the next big thing but questions remain over whether it will provide society with an affordable source of green energy in the future.
Institute’s sustainability mission towards a net-zero future
A new institute at the University of Adelaide, launched today, Monday 22 August, will focus on coordinating efforts towards achieving a net-zero emissions future. The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) is the brand champion of the University’s sustainability research initiatives.
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New electrocatalysts herald carbon neutrality
A team of researchers at the University of Adelaide is undertaking fundamental research into new types of high-performance low-cost metal-based electrocatalysts that are the key to the development of sustainable energy solutions and help to achieve carbon neutrality. They are developing catalysts which can be ‘tailored’ to different uses.
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Premier recognition for mining and energy expertise
The University of Adelaide’s mining and energy expertise has been acknowledged at South Australia’s 2021 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.
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