Ceramics

Providing a coordinated approach to materials design, creation, characterisation and application.

CSIRO works with industry to develop ceramic and ceramic-based composite structures with tailored electronic, electrochemical and mechanical properties. These can be used as the basis for new products.

CSIRO is developing membranes for desalination, purification of gases and many other commercial uses.

CSIRO’s material characterisation expertise helps improve product performance and resilience across a range of product types and operating conditions.

 

An article from our Solve magazine looks at our work with Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) to produce effective, lightweight, ceramic-based armour products, which break up or shatter bullets and, in combination with the rest of the breastplate system, prevent penetration.