Assembly and Interactions of Helical Supramolecular Structures. The project in advanced materials is significant in probing an exciting topology in nanostructural assemblies - helicates - the understanding of the interactions of which will assist the development of optically pure molecules that are the key to high-value drugs, thus contributing to enhanced development in the specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry. The research may result in economic benefits for Australia, since it wil ....Assembly and Interactions of Helical Supramolecular Structures. The project in advanced materials is significant in probing an exciting topology in nanostructural assemblies - helicates - the understanding of the interactions of which will assist the development of optically pure molecules that are the key to high-value drugs, thus contributing to enhanced development in the specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry. The research may result in economic benefits for Australia, since it will develop synthetic materials with the potential to perform tasks in high optical purity essential drug synthesis. Further, it will enhance the knowledge and skills base within the country through training of highly applicable scientists for a growing national priority area. Read moreRead less
Multivariate approaches to matching spectra for environmental and forensic purposes. Apart from an increased understanding of these commonly-used analytical methods, and their extension to current problems, the outcome of the project will be programs that can be used by the Environmental Protection Agency to give the probability that an oil spill comes from an alleged source. This evidence may be laid before a court, and is more objective than present methods. The identification of illegal drugs ....Multivariate approaches to matching spectra for environmental and forensic purposes. Apart from an increased understanding of these commonly-used analytical methods, and their extension to current problems, the outcome of the project will be programs that can be used by the Environmental Protection Agency to give the probability that an oil spill comes from an alleged source. This evidence may be laid before a court, and is more objective than present methods. The identification of illegal drugs will also be made possible, including information about the country or region of origin, and the place and processes used to refine the drug.Read moreRead less