Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP120100139
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Understanding the composite structures and properties of wild silk cocoons. This project will reveal the secret of wild silk cocoon structures, which are very thin and light in weight, yet they can protect wild silkworms in very harsh environments. This new knowledge will lead to the development of nature inspired materials and structures for personal protection.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2012
End Date: 12-2015
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $310,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Composite and Hybrid Materials | Textile Technology | Materials Engineering
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Natural Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in Technology |
