Posts by Deborah Lau

Tiny fibres that shield against toxic chemicals

Ground-breaking nanofibre technology is being used to create next-generation protective suits. CSIRO and DST are developing a fabric incorporating a synthetic electrospun nanofibre layer that keeps out fine toxic particles.

COVETED CSIRO AWARD FOR DMTC PROJECT LEADER

DMTC Project Leader Yen Bach Truong has been recognised for her outstanding research efforts with a CSIRO Julius Career Award. Julius Career Awards are designed to enhance the careers of exceptional early to mid-career scientists, and reinforce the culture of scientific excellence in CSIRO.

Limitless Applications

CSIRO leading the charge to find a way to make MOFs commercially viable.

Crystal Clear Water

Cara Doherty uses antimatter –positrons – and synchrotron light to measure MOF crystals and their properties.

From the ocean to our glass: sucking the salt from the sea

A just released paper found that membranes made out of MOFs can mimic cells and allow specific atoms or molecules through to help them grow and survive, while stopping everything else.

How we’re helping the navy with its snorting problem

With QinetiQ, we are working on a better way to remove carbon dioxide from a sub’s atmosphere, and at the centre of it are MOFs.

Using our cutting edge materials science to protect Australian soldiers

Our project with the ADF will see us develop a special broad spectrum filter canister that will work with ADF issued respirators and keep Australian soldiers, sailors and airmen safe.