Green fabrication of robust micro/nano hierarchical surface morphology. This project aims to fabricate coating material with robust micro/nano hierarchical structured surface in ambient conditions thr

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Green fabrication of robust micro/nano hierarchical surface morphology. This project aims to fabricate coating material with robust micro/nano hierarchical structured surface in ambient conditions through mimicking natural biological processes. This study expects to generate knowledge for translating natural biological processes into cutting-edge sustainable and scalable low-cost manufacturing technique using biowaste, minerals and waste plastic through interdisciplinary approaches. Expected outcomes include potential next-generation environmentally friendly marine coating exhibiting self-cleaning and drag reduction. This should deliver significant economic and environmental benefits for maritime industry and contribute to further Australian standing in the field of circular economy.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4005 - Civil Engineering. Lead: A/Prof Lily (Yali) Li