Chemistry News

amonia

World-first discovery could fuel the new green ammonia economy

In a world-first, Monash University scientists have developed a new, environmentally friendly process that could drive the future production of green ammonia.
11 June, 2021 Chemistry
Dr-Natalia-Salazar-Quiroz

New research could pave the way for safer and more efficient COVID-19 testing

International research led by Monash University and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity has achieved a proof of concept for a new, fast, portable saliva screening test that uses an infrared light technology to confirm infection
28 May, 2021 Chemistry
Lisa-Martin

Chemist awarded Ideas Grant for new therapeutic approach to prostate cancer

Congratulations to Associate Professor Lisa Martin from the Monash University School of Chemistry on being awarded an Ideas Grant to develop new selective drugs for the treatment of prostate cancer.
15 December, 2020 Chemistry
Batteries

International Monash, India, and Deakin research collaboration pioneers batteries of the future

A new study has shown for the first time how inexpensive materials can be used in high performance batteries of the future.

15 June, 2020
ammonia

Monash chemists develop a roadmap for the new ammonia economy

With the race to find cheap, efficient, non-polluting ways of generating and storing hydrogen Monash chemists have now outlined a new roadmap for the new ‘ammonia economy’.

12 May, 2020 Chemistry
Contamination from PFASs is a threat to the environment

Monash researchers develop new technique to combat toxic PFAS contamination

Contamination from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has become an increasing environmental concern.

10 March, 2020 Chemistry
Professor-Bayden-Wood

Spectroscopy goes viral

The Monash Scientists at the centre of the ground-breaking work using spectroscopy technology to detect malaria have expanded their research to show for the first time the same principles could be applied to diagnose the hepatitis B and C viruses

30 January, 2020 Chemistry
Professor Philip Andrews

Professor Philip Andrews appointed Head of School of Chemistry

Professor Philip Andrews has been appointed Head of the Monash University School of Chemistry – the best in Australia – following a global selection process to fill the role.

10 December, 2019 General News

Monash science researchers awarded just over $2 million in funding as part of ARC DECRA scheme

Monash science researchers have received just over $2 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for five projects under the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme.

18 November, 2019 Science