News: chemistry
Prestigious Fellowship award for research into green technology

Professor Shaobin Wang from the University of Adelaide’s School of Chemical Engineering has been named one of the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) 2023 Australian Laureate Fellows.
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Failed antibiotic now a game changing weed killer for farmers

Weed killers of the future could soon be based on failed antibiotics.
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New shape-shifting antibiotics in the battle against superbugs

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health, but a new discovery could help in the war against superbugs, potentially saving millions of lives.
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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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Super seven shine light on STEM opportunities

Seven outstanding women researchers from the University of Adelaide have been recognised among Australia’s Superstars of STEM for 2023-24.
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New sulphur chemistry possible key to greener batteries

University of Adelaide researchers are developing the next generation of batteries using cutting-edge sulphur chemistry which will reduce their environmental impact.
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