Innovative waste management

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Monash University researchers are pioneering sustainable waste management and material innovation to promote responsible consumption and production:

Professor Lian Zhang from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering developed a method to create sulphur-free light oil from scrap tyres and polystyrene using rapid pyrolysis, eliminating hazardous sulphur compounds.
PhD candidate Diani Sirimewan from the ASCII Lab led research on using robotics and AI to enhance construction waste recycling, improving recycling quality and reducing landfill waste.
The Colloids and Polymer Group at Monash University Malaysia, led by Dr Patrick Tang Siah Ying, developed self-healing rubber gloves using sustainable nanocellulose fillers to enhance durability and biodegradability.