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Materials characterisation

Identifying the characteristics of materials

Our team can identify the characteristics of a range of materials

Our Materials Characterisation Program boasts analytical and characterisation expertise in areas from spectroscopy and chromatography to microscopy and X-ray science, and has stewardship of over $30m of state-of-the-art instrumentation.

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Materials highlights

Antimicrobial RAFT polymers

Fighting antibiotic resistance with safe and effective, broad spectrum antimicrobial polymers.

Cactus inspired membranes

A new type of membrane, inspired by the cactus plant, could significantly boost fuel cell performance.

World’s first 3D printed nitinol stent

We are developing a new manufacturing technology for producing the world’s first customised 3D printed self-expanding stents.

Textiles

A key to success for Australia's manufacturing industry is differentiation through innovation. Textor Technologies partnered with us to develop a superior product that is now being supplied around the world.

Zero waste powder coating

We have developed a powder coating system for plastic that's emission free and environmentally sustainable.

RAMP centre

We have established a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the application of automated and high-throughput techniques for materials discovery and process development.

Metal organic frameworks

Limitless applications

MOFs have the highest surface area of all known materials, high porosity and selective absorptivity. That makes them ideal for selective separation, storage and release of small molecules, including carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen and other volatile organic compounds.

MOFs

FloWorks

FloWorks Centre for Industrial Flow Chemistry

FloWorks is actively engaged in flow chemistry processes for the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors and also has developed specialised technology in controlled polymerisation and catalysis.

FloWorks

Antimicrobial RAFT polymers

Administering infection-fighting drugs

We've developed safe and effective, broad spectrum antimicrobial polymers that can kill a wide range of pathogenic bacteria and fungi, including antibiotic resistant strains.

Antimicrobial RAFT Polymers

Cactus membranes

Improving fuel cell performance

A new type of membrane, inspired by the cactus plant, could significantly boost fuel cell performance.

Cactus membranes

3D printed nitinol stent

The world's first 3D printed nitinol stent

We are developing a new manufacturing technology for producing the world’s first customised 3D printed self-expanding stents.

Nitinol Stent

Ways to partner with us

Funding and programs

Whether you're a start-up, small or medium sized enterprise or researcher, our programs and funding streams are designed to remove common roadblocks to innovation and progress.

IP and commercialisation

By linking world-class scientific developments with industry, we take research from the lab to the market, creating real-world economic, environmental and society-wide value.

Use our labs and facilities

Our research facilities and specialised laboratories are available to international and Australian industries and researchers - helping you to accelerate research and create new opportunities.

Services

We provide a range of commercial innovation services that help your business benefit from research solutions. We can help you find a practical solution that can be the difference between success and failure.

Start your future with CSIRO

Career opportunities

CSIRO offers employment opportunities in a range of disciplines that include roles conducting innovative research, research and general management, and enterprise support services.

Indigenous careers

We're committed to encouraging more Indigenous people to work with us, in all areas of science, research and support services.

Science, research and technology

Opportunities for research scientists, engineers, science technicians and research managers to contribute to the successful delivery of innovative research projects.

Enterprise support services

Enterprise support services opportunities include administration, financial, technical, IT, communication, general management and other support functions as well as apprentices and trainees.

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