The native spinifex grass found around the far western outback Queensland town of Camooweal is abundant.
It’s Australia’s most extensive vegetation type and a natural resource that Aboriginal Australians have used for a variety of different, practical uses for tens of thousands of years.In contrast, it’s only been the subject of research at The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) for 10 years — but its compatibility with nanotechnology and the biofutures industry is fast becoming apparent.
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Growing new industries through innovation