Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC)

CAMIC is a multidisciplinary research centre that brings together the fields of industrial chemistry, materials chemistry, nanotechnology, catalysis, chemical engineering and electrochemistry.

The Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC) is a renowned multidisciplinary research centre known for performing cutting-edge research in industrial chemistry, nanotechnology and sensing, nano-biotechnology, catalysis, applied electrochemistry, molecular engineering and supramolecular chemistry.

We provide a focal point for academics with a diverse range of expertise to work together on research and industry challenges, providing real world solutions and applications. This is achieved through innovative problem solving, entrepreneurial thinking, and cross disciplinary and global collaborations.

Research areas

Applied electrochemistry

New materials by electrochemical methods, fundamental and applied electrochemistry of metal surfaces, electrodeposition, inorganic materials and the surface chemistry of minerals.

Catalysis

Heterogeneous catalysis with industrial applications, computational materials design.

Molecular engineering

Complexes of gold, palladium and platinum for catalysis and sensing applications. For more details contact the discipline leader

Nano-biotechnology

Innovative biomaterials and medical technologies based upon nanotechnology, includsing the design and development of targeted theranostics, molecular biosensors, and tissue engineered materials for debilitating diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

Resource utilisation

Chemical technologies related to mining: environmental concerns, uranium, copper and ore leaching/processing and remediation.

Nanotechnology and Sensing

Industrial sensors for analytes of global environmental and health significance, such as mercury.

Chemical Engineering

Process intensification, industrial catalysis, polymer composites and hybrids, dense gas/hydrothermal processing and surface functionalisation and immobilisation.

CAMIC Annual Report 2022

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Feature Projects

Our projects demonstrate a cross-section of our work

Gas sensing

In collaboration with industry partners, CAMIC has multiple projects involved in the development and testing of high quality gas sensors to detect toxic metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Mercury removal through catalytic oxidation

This project aims to develop selective sorbents to remove mercury from natural gas at low temperatures.

Liquid metal electronics in lab gloved hands

Surface patterning

Surface patterning includes techniques for preparing and patterning surfaces, from the arrangement of single molecules to the macro-scale.

The integrated device showing the microfluidic chip beneath the gold-coloured sensor. Key micro channels - orange (primary) and regulation (blue) - are highlighted with flowing coloured dyes

Catalytic carbon dioxide reforming of methane to synthesis gas

This project involves the development of a wide variety of catalysts for the CO2 dry reforming of methane.

Meet our researchers

Distinguished Professor Suresh Bhargava

Founding Director

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Dr Lathe Jones

Deputy Director

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Professor Vipul Bansal

Group Leader, RMIT NanoBiotechnology Research Laboratory

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Our facilities

Our researchers have access to RMIT’s extensive catalogue of instrumentation facilities. We also have privileged access to instrumentation belonging to collaborators including CSIRO and Rio Tinto.

Advanced Manufacturing Precinct

Highly specialised manufacturing equipment, including 3D printing, additive and subtractive manufacturing, multi-axis, machining, industrial automation, robotics and reverse engineering.

Micro Nano Research Facility

More than 20 facilities for the design, modelling, fabrication, packaging and characterisation of micro and nano sclae devices, providing varied technology research in a single hub.

RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility

High-quality electron microscopy and microanalysis equipment offering imaging, image analysis, element composition, chemical analysis, structural information and particle analysis.

X-Ray Facility

Providing services for researchers including materials characterisation, phase identification, percent crystallinity, texture measurements and non destructive material identification.

Partnership opportunities

We have an established track record of working with large Australian industry partners to develop real world applications, and have successfully secured multiple ARC linkage grants over the years.

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Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC)

Key Contact: Distinguished Professor Suresh Bhargava - Founding Director

Address: CAMIC Reception: Building 7, Level 1, Room 1

Location: Melbourne City campus , Building 7

Email: sureshdpvc@rmit.edu.au

Phone: +61 3 9925 2330

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Centres and collaborations

Our researchers connect, create and share expertise and resources in our Research Centres and collaborations.

Research

Together with our partners we develop and apply knowledge to shape a better world.

Partnerships

RMIT builds partnerships to have a positive impact in the world. We form multi-disciplinary teams with government, community, industry and researchers to deliver innovative solutions.

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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