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Our research team is internationally recognised for its expertise in nanomaterials, mechano-chemistry and translational nanotechnology.  Utilising the industry background and cross-disciplinary approach of our group leader, our team aims to lead world-class research in Green Nanotechnology and Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainability.

Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University, Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University,

Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University, Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University,

Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University, Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University,

Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University, Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University,

Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University, Green Nanotechnology ANU Australian National University,

1. Green Nano-manufacturing

Nanoparticle
Nanoparticles

  • Metal oxides (ZnO, CeO2, BaTiO3, etc.)

  • Quantum dots

  • Carbonates, phosphates

  • Graphene oxide & graphene

  • Surface treatments

  • Dispersion/agglomeration study

Mechanochemistry
Mechanochemistry

  • Inorganic nanoparticle synthesis

  • Organic nanoparticle synthesis

  • Morphology-engineering of nanoparticles

  • Doping of semiconductor nanoparticles

carbon nanofibers
Carbon nanomaterials

  • Renewable raw materials

  • Process optimisation

  • Graphitisation mechanism

Cellulose nanofibers
Green nanofibres

  • Cellulose nanofibre from plant fibres

  • Cellulose nanofibre from industrial waste

  • Biomedical applications

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Metal organic frameworks

  • Green & scalable synthesis

  • Gas storage

  • Catalytic and photocatalytic MOF nanoparticles

2. Green Nano-applications

Nano catalysts, photocatalysts
Advanced catalysts

  • Photocatalysts (ZnO, graphene oxide)

  • Redox catalysts (CeO2, MnO2)

  • Industrial catalysts (Graphene @ metal oxide NP)

  • Catalyst supports (carbon nanofibres)

bio nanocomposites
Bio-nanocomposites

  • Cellulose nanofibre composites

  • Carbon-nanofibre composites

  • Food-packaging films

Renewable energy

  • Artificial photosynthesis

  • H2 production & storage

  • Nanoparticle supports for Biofuel catalysts

Environmental protection

  • Photocatalysts for pollutant removal

  • Water purification

  • Oil-spill removal

  • Heavy metal scavenging

Bionanomaterials, nanobiomaterials
Biomedical nanomaterials

  • Calcium apatite nanoparticles

  • Heamostat materials

Material durability

  • UV-protection of polymers, textiles, paints and other organic materials

Nanotechnology Commercialization
Translational nanotechnology

  • Nanotechnology commercialisation

  • Nanotechnology Standardisation

  • Environmental fate of nanomaterials

  • Nano-safety

  • Nano-characterisation

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