Developing a new generation power conversion technology for community energy and microgrid applications with Federation University and OZTRON Energy.
We are addressing some of our biggest sustainability challenges by accelerating new game-changing technologies for clean energy and recycling that will revolutionise Australian manufacturing.
We’re ready to help you drive innovation, solve problems and help you pivot your business to develop greener supply chains and accelerate business success as markets move from a throughput economy to a sustainable circular economy.
Our world-leading scientists are working on trailblazing research projects with our industry partners to develop new products, processes and technologies that will change the way we travel, the energy we use, how our food is made and that reduce and reuse the packaging of the things we buy.
Battery and Energy Storage


Exploring production of environmentally friendly and light weight batteries with Li-S Energy for e-aviation and electric vehicles.

Investigation of new technologies for batteries with Calix Limited Australia that are safe, longer lasting and charge faster. This project is now complete.

Innovating next generation, perovskite based, sovereign manufactured solar technology and working to commercialise sodium ion derived energy storage with Flame Security International.

XCEL TECHÂ is working with Deakin to enhance battery safety and optimise power utilisation to improve safety and performance of electric technology for heavy vehicles, developing a practical scalable pathway to reduce emissions in a traditionally hard-to-abate sector.

Barwon Water is working with Deakin to convert organic waste into biochar, a carbon-rich, charcoal-like material, for market-ready agricultural products and battery production.
Hydrogen and Carbon Fibre

Exploring how to scale-up production of boron nitride nanotubes to create next generation super performance batteries with BNNT Technology.

Pushing the limits of innovation with Clean Energy Resources Geelong to produce emission-free clean base load electricity and green hydrogen from end-of-life tyres.

Scaling-up White Graphene’s production of their boron nitride nano sheets which are a game-changer in the space and aerospace industries.
Recycling and Circular Economy

Transforming organic waste into new products like fertiliser, cow feed and textiles with Jet Technology.

Exploring waterless manufacturing processes to transform how clothing gets its colour with Xefco.

Exploring innovative biofuel solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with Viva Energy.

Scaling-up the commercial production of hydrolysed protein products with Bellarine Foods by optimising processes, formulations and raw materials.

Using seaweed to produce a compostable plastic alternative and sustainable aquafeed, reducing plastic pollution and supporting eco-friendly industries with Uluu.


Kapture is working with Deakin to explore how the byproduct from captured carbon emissions from combustion engines can be used as a nutrient-rich sustainable fertiliser to grow plants.

The Environmental Group is collaborating with scientists from Victoria University to develop and validate advanced processes for the removal of PFAS from contaminated soils and biosolids using gas fractionation-enhanced technology.
Partner with a Deakin expert
You can explore and develop great ideas by partnering with our world-leading experts. Deakin has a strong track record for translating research discoveries into tangible outcomes. Our innovation pathways create new products, services and ideas that are rewriting our future.

Featured case studies

Converting end of life tyres into electricity

A game-changer for environmentally-friendly fashion
