Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP150100862
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Cost effective carbon fibres from polyethylene for lightweight applications. This project aims to deliver cost-effective, high-performance carbon fibres from polyethylene through the use of novel catalysts and advanced processing techniques. Carbon fibre-reinforced composites are extremely strong and light fibre-reinforced polymers that are commonly used wherever high strength-to-weight ratio and rigidity are required, such as in aerospace, automotive and civil engineering applications. However, broader market uptake is currently limited by carbon fibre costs. The project aims to deliver high-quality fibre with real potential to capture a share of the $14-billion carbon fibre composite market.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 07-2015
End Date: 07-2015
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $159,661.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Composite and Hybrid Materials | Chemical Engineering not elsewhere classified | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry not elsewhere classified | Materials Engineering |
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Plastic Products (incl. Construction Materials) | Ceramics, Glass and Industrial Mineral Products not elsewhere classified | Transport Equipment not elsewhere classified
