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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP210102246
Funding Status
Active
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Funded Activity Summary
Pattern formation of precursor films: a new mathematical model. This project aims to develop a new mathematical model to predict the pattern formation of a new class of permanent lubricants. Ionic liquids are conductive and do not evaporate, creating a unique opportunity to develop such coatings. These thin films form patterns where the pattern type (patches, stripes or holes) depends on the liquid/surface interaction. Only some patterns result in good lubrication; current limited understanding of the pattern formation process hampers selection of a good lubricant for a chosen material. Current mathematical approaches are computationally expensive and time consuming. The new model expected from this project would provide a cheap, fast and reliable alternative for screening suitable liquid/surface pairs.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2022
End Date: 12-2024
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $225,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Applied Mathematics | Materials Engineering not elsewhere classified | Applied Mathematics not elsewhere classified
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Energy Conservation and Efficiency not elsewhere classified | Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Mathematical Sciences |
