Novel Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy applications in molecular, supramolecular electrochemistry and biological systems. Improved understanding of chemical reactivity in natural and artificial molecular systems and acquisition of a wider perspective of electron transfer processes are two important challenges in chemistry and biology. Through this well defined research project, the CI, jointly with the host facility, has the skills to achieve valuable new insights. This project will expand Au ....Novel Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy applications in molecular, supramolecular electrochemistry and biological systems. Improved understanding of chemical reactivity in natural and artificial molecular systems and acquisition of a wider perspective of electron transfer processes are two important challenges in chemistry and biology. Through this well defined research project, the CI, jointly with the host facility, has the skills to achieve valuable new insights. This project will expand Australia's knowledge base and research capability and open new scenarios for frontier technologies and advanced materials. This project will introduce the SECM methods into Australia. The foreseen benefits include technology exchange and contribution to fundamental and applied science.Read moreRead less
Electrochemically, photochemically and magnetically tuneable organic semi-conducting electrodes for probing biologically important redox chemistry and catalysis. Newly developed tuneable, semi-conductor electrode materials will facilitate substantial advances in electrochemistry. The almost unprecedented levels of flexibility with respect to metal and organic constituents will facilitate insights into biologically important electron transfer and coupled catalytic processes and promote commercia ....Electrochemically, photochemically and magnetically tuneable organic semi-conducting electrodes for probing biologically important redox chemistry and catalysis. Newly developed tuneable, semi-conductor electrode materials will facilitate substantial advances in electrochemistry. The almost unprecedented levels of flexibility with respect to metal and organic constituents will facilitate insights into biologically important electron transfer and coupled catalytic processes and promote commercial opportunities for sensor development. Electrochemistry represents an enabling discipline in science. The project offers the opportunity for high quality multi-disciplinary doctoral training, integration of skills of scientists from different backgrounds and opportunities to work in world-class national and international infrastructure in the areas of chemistry, biological chemistry and materials science.Read moreRead less
Integration of Electrochemistry and Green Chemistry: A Roadmap for Scientific Innovation. Electrochemistry represents an enabling science in physical, chemical and life sciences. It plays a key role in fundamental studies and in Australia's industrial capacity to exploit emerging technologies. Research conducted synergistically within the ARC Centre for Green Chemistry would enable the Monash Electrochemistry Group to develop and exploit new concepts. In the national interest, the Fellowship ....Integration of Electrochemistry and Green Chemistry: A Roadmap for Scientific Innovation. Electrochemistry represents an enabling science in physical, chemical and life sciences. It plays a key role in fundamental studies and in Australia's industrial capacity to exploit emerging technologies. Research conducted synergistically within the ARC Centre for Green Chemistry would enable the Monash Electrochemistry Group to develop and exploit new concepts. In the national interest, the Fellowship would: facilitate global participation in cutting-edge science derived from electrochemical and green chemical concepts; provide commercial opportunities for new and mature chemical industries; expand postgraduate training; and promote technology exchange with Australian and international leading-edge research organisations.Read moreRead less
Novel Photo-Catalysts for Water Oxidation: Linking Nature to New Technologies. Photosynthesis is the catalytic process used by biology to convert the sun's light into energy. This project aims to mimic photosynthesis with cheap and robust molecules. The approach has great potential for development of renewable energy production and benign industrial chemical processes. The project will bring Australia to the international forefront of this field. It will provide excellent research training in a ....Novel Photo-Catalysts for Water Oxidation: Linking Nature to New Technologies. Photosynthesis is the catalytic process used by biology to convert the sun's light into energy. This project aims to mimic photosynthesis with cheap and robust molecules. The approach has great potential for development of renewable energy production and benign industrial chemical processes. The project will bring Australia to the international forefront of this field. It will provide excellent research training in a range of scientific skills for Australian research students. Read moreRead less
Three Dimensional Anti-biofouling Conducting Polymer Hydrogel Electrodes for Biosensor and Biofuel cell Applications. Exploitation of advances in nanotechnology, electrochemical technology, biosensor, biofuel cell and material science are important to Australia's prosperity from a societal industrial perspective. Currently, research in this field is being actively conducted around the world due to their huge potential for commercial applications. Therefore, through the development of new princi ....Three Dimensional Anti-biofouling Conducting Polymer Hydrogel Electrodes for Biosensor and Biofuel cell Applications. Exploitation of advances in nanotechnology, electrochemical technology, biosensor, biofuel cell and material science are important to Australia's prosperity from a societal industrial perspective. Currently, research in this field is being actively conducted around the world due to their huge potential for commercial applications. Therefore, through the development of new principles and concepts, and the synthesis of newly designed materials, this project will bring significant benefits in improving the efficiency of these devices and to promote Australian leadership in the field of medical devices and alternative energy generation.Read moreRead less
Special Research Initiatives - Grant ID: SR0354560
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$10,000.00
Summary
AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH NETWORK IN ANALYTICAL SCIENCE (ARNAS). The initiative will provide the foundations for the establishment of an Australian Research Network in Analytical Science (ARNAS), which will bring together fundamental researchers and practitioners working in quantitative chemical analysis and related areas. ARNAS will provide national coordination of research in analytical science, coverage of the newest developments, pooling of expertise and research facilities and resources, and rap ....AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH NETWORK IN ANALYTICAL SCIENCE (ARNAS). The initiative will provide the foundations for the establishment of an Australian Research Network in Analytical Science (ARNAS), which will bring together fundamental researchers and practitioners working in quantitative chemical analysis and related areas. ARNAS will provide national coordination of research in analytical science, coverage of the newest developments, pooling of expertise and research facilities and resources, and rapid dissemination of outcomes. ARNAS will significantly advance the national research agenda for analytical science by improving awareness of research activities and expertise, providing enhanced education and opportunities for the next generation of analytical scientists, and by stimulating new international collaborations.Read moreRead less
Blocking of the interfaces of polymeric ion sensors - implications for novel sensor applications. Control of the transmembrane fluxes of polymeric ion sensors represents a paradigm shift that has revolutionised the use of these analytically important devices. This project will develop and characterise innovative methods for controlling these fluxes by using blocked interfaces, and this has important ramifications for the development of robust and reliable sensors, as well as novel biosensors.
Large amplitude Fourier transformed voltammetry: paths towards more efficient data evaluation strategies, enhanced insights and innovation in dynamic electrochemistry. Electrochemistry represents an enabling discipline in many branches of science. The aim of this research is to integrate the collective skills of an international consortium of experts in electrochemistry, electrical engineering, computing and mathematics in order to implement a blueprint proposed for innovation in electrochemic ....Large amplitude Fourier transformed voltammetry: paths towards more efficient data evaluation strategies, enhanced insights and innovation in dynamic electrochemistry. Electrochemistry represents an enabling discipline in many branches of science. The aim of this research is to integrate the collective skills of an international consortium of experts in electrochemistry, electrical engineering, computing and mathematics in order to implement a blueprint proposed for innovation in electrochemical science. In the national interest, the project will facilitate global participation in cutting-edge science derived from electrochemical concepts, provide commercial opportunities in the area of scientific instrumentation and promote technology exchange with Australian and international leading-edge research organizations.Read moreRead less
A blueprint for an intelligent instrumental, theoretical and experimental unification of a myriad of voltammetric and related electrochemical techniques. Electrochemistry is a prominent discipline in many areas of fundamental and applied science (for example, electron transfer reactions, corrosion, sensors, photovoltaics). The aim of the research proposal is to utilise skills available at Monash University and those of a national and international consortium of experts in electrochemistry, elec ....A blueprint for an intelligent instrumental, theoretical and experimental unification of a myriad of voltammetric and related electrochemical techniques. Electrochemistry is a prominent discipline in many areas of fundamental and applied science (for example, electron transfer reactions, corrosion, sensors, photovoltaics). The aim of the research proposal is to utilise skills available at Monash University and those of a national and international consortium of experts in electrochemistry, electrical engineering, computing and mathematics to introduce a new integrated instrumental, theoretical and experimental concept that will provide a blueprint for innovation in electrochemical science. An expected outcome is that important advances relevant to Australian Industry will be achieved in the area of scientific instrumentation and in modern applications of electrochemistry.Read moreRead less
THE FIRST DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SPECTRO-ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND ITS APPLICATION TO CRUCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN INORGANIC SYSTEMS. Electrolysis is a very widespread and efficient method of chemical synthesis both in industry and research. However, the link between the control voltage and the resultant current is often complicated and easily misinterpreted. To overcome this fundamental problem, we propose an optical spectro-electrochemistry instrument based on a two-dimensional CCD detectio ....THE FIRST DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SPECTRO-ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND ITS APPLICATION TO CRUCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN INORGANIC SYSTEMS. Electrolysis is a very widespread and efficient method of chemical synthesis both in industry and research. However, the link between the control voltage and the resultant current is often complicated and easily misinterpreted. To overcome this fundamental problem, we propose an optical spectro-electrochemistry instrument based on a two-dimensional CCD detection array. This radically new approach enables simultaneous spectroscopic and spatial data mapping in the realm adjacent to an electrode surface. Important applications range from unequivocal identification of elusive molecules to monitoring metal corrosion. Our first objective is to elucidate certain crucial transformations of mono- and binuclear heavy metal complexes.Read moreRead less