The development of a new, ‘eco-sustainable’ coating technology for plastics has won CSIRO and its project partner, Dulux Powder Coatings, one of Australia’s leading environmental awards – the Banksia Eco-Innovation Award.
Advanced materials improve the design and fabrication of products, introducing new qualities such as biodegradability, thermal and electrical conductivity, high-strength, flexibility and fire resistance.
Sixty per cent of CSIRO staff hold university degrees, including more than 1850 doctors and 420 masters. Meet our staff working in CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering.
CSIRO offers more than 50 specialised technical and analytical services. CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering offers the following capabilities, facilities and services.