Micro/nano materials

IFM researchers were the first in the world to commercialise boron nitride nanotubes – a material with excellent mechanical performance and thermal conductivity. The group’s research into boron nitride nanosheets has important environmental applications, such as water resource protection by removing solvents, dyes and other contaminants.

Development of micro- and nano-porous membrane materials is helping to address future biomedical and environmental challenges. The group’s research focuses on fabrication and characterisation of membranes with unique micro and nanostructures, and surface properties for use in areas such as biological purification, gas separation and water treatment.