Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100028
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$720,000.00
Summary
Ultra-high resolution and advanced analytical scanning electron microscope facility. This scanning electron microscope facility will form an essential part of characterising a broad range of material types, from nanometre sized particles through to cells and their interactions.
Elastic Strain Engineered Transforming Metal Matrix-Nanowire Composite. This project aims to develop metallic composites of superior mechanical properties based on the principle of elastic strain coupling between ultrahigh-strength nanowires and phase transforming matrix. This new composite design concept has not been explored in the literature. Using the principle of elastic strain coupling, the composite is able to exhibit extraordinary mechanical properties unmatched by any existing engineeri ....Elastic Strain Engineered Transforming Metal Matrix-Nanowire Composite. This project aims to develop metallic composites of superior mechanical properties based on the principle of elastic strain coupling between ultrahigh-strength nanowires and phase transforming matrix. This new composite design concept has not been explored in the literature. Using the principle of elastic strain coupling, the composite is able to exhibit extraordinary mechanical properties unmatched by any existing engineering materials, including high strength, low Young’s modulus and high elastic strain limit. This new concept is a breakthrough and offers a unique opportunity to overcome a long-standing challenge in nanowire composite design, commonly known as the “valley of death”.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE120100223
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$340,000.00
Summary
Advanced X-ray diffraction facility for high energy and extreme conditions. X-ray powder diffraction is a powerful technique for determining the structure of matter at the atomic scale. This project will establish a new Australian capability for X-ray powder diffraction under extreme conditions that emulate real harsh service environments for advanced functional materials.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100164
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$680,000.00
Summary
Dynamic phase behaviour characterisation facility for nanostructured interfaces and solids. This infrastructure will increase our understanding of interfacial phenomena of nanostructured materials over very short periods of time. This new understanding will allow optimisation of the correlation of the chemistry of a material to the properties of that material. The infrastructure will enhance Australia's capabilities in creating new materials relevant to electronics, medicine, the environment and ....Dynamic phase behaviour characterisation facility for nanostructured interfaces and solids. This infrastructure will increase our understanding of interfacial phenomena of nanostructured materials over very short periods of time. This new understanding will allow optimisation of the correlation of the chemistry of a material to the properties of that material. The infrastructure will enhance Australia's capabilities in creating new materials relevant to electronics, medicine, the environment and security technologies.Read moreRead less
Functional Strontium Phosphate Coated Magnesium Alloys For ?Orthopaedic Use. This project aims to develop a functional strontium-release surface on magnesium-based orthopaedic implants to suppress the rapid degradation rate of magnesium, facilitate new bone formation and ultimately shorten the healing process. The development of practical, bone-favourable and degradation-inhibiting surfaces for magnesium implants are in demand and can bring significant patient benefits. The project seeks to esta ....Functional Strontium Phosphate Coated Magnesium Alloys For ?Orthopaedic Use. This project aims to develop a functional strontium-release surface on magnesium-based orthopaedic implants to suppress the rapid degradation rate of magnesium, facilitate new bone formation and ultimately shorten the healing process. The development of practical, bone-favourable and degradation-inhibiting surfaces for magnesium implants are in demand and can bring significant patient benefits. The project seeks to establish an understanding of the formation mechanisms of strontium-releasing coatings and determine the critical release rate of strontium to activate bone cell responses.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE220100816
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$430,000.00
Summary
Liquid Metal Nano Metallurgy by Controlled Phase Transition Thermodynamics. The phase transformation thermodynamics of post-transition metals, which form low-melting-point alloys, remain largely unknown. This project aims to explore low-energy metallurgy pathways enabled by liquid metals to discover such dynamics. The strategy is to harvest structured/crystalline materials by incorporating target metal species into liquid metal solvents and stimulating autonomous phase separation and pattern for ....Liquid Metal Nano Metallurgy by Controlled Phase Transition Thermodynamics. The phase transformation thermodynamics of post-transition metals, which form low-melting-point alloys, remain largely unknown. This project aims to explore low-energy metallurgy pathways enabled by liquid metals to discover such dynamics. The strategy is to harvest structured/crystalline materials by incorporating target metal species into liquid metal solvents and stimulating autonomous phase separation and pattern formation during phase transition. Contemporary instruments and technologies will be employed to achieve active control of these fundamental processes at different scales. The expected outcomes will reveal new insights in traditional metallurgy as well as extend metallurgical concepts to electronics, optics, and catalysis.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE140100188
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$390,572.00
Summary
Understanding failure mechanisms in micro-solder joints in three dimensional integrated circuit packaging. High-density three-dimensional integrated circuits used in microelectronic devices are evolving and placing increasing demands on micro-solder joints. Tin based lead-free solder alloys require further development to satisfy performance requirements, particularly with respect to the properties of the intermetallic forms between solder and substrate. This project investigates the mechanical p ....Understanding failure mechanisms in micro-solder joints in three dimensional integrated circuit packaging. High-density three-dimensional integrated circuits used in microelectronic devices are evolving and placing increasing demands on micro-solder joints. Tin based lead-free solder alloys require further development to satisfy performance requirements, particularly with respect to the properties of the intermetallic forms between solder and substrate. This project investigates the mechanical properties and deformation mechanisms of intermetallic forms with trace element additions using micro-pillar compression and ultra-high voltage transmission electron microscopy. Beyond the development of techniques transferable to similar research, this project will lead to significant intellectual property relating to solder composition.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE150100123
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$190,000.00
Summary
Quench and deformation dilatometer for studying phase transformations. Quench and deformation dilatometer for studying phase transformations: The quenching and deformation dilatometer is a high precision thermal analysis tool used to measure phase transformations in situ. This technique can make time-resolved measurements of transformations under the extreme conditions of heating, cooling and deformation that are experienced during industrial processing. This instrument will be the only one in A ....Quench and deformation dilatometer for studying phase transformations. Quench and deformation dilatometer for studying phase transformations: The quenching and deformation dilatometer is a high precision thermal analysis tool used to measure phase transformations in situ. This technique can make time-resolved measurements of transformations under the extreme conditions of heating, cooling and deformation that are experienced during industrial processing. This instrument will be the only one in Australia capable of temperature changes above 2000 degrees Celsius and will also be the only one equipped with a cryogenic module. The instrument is intended to be used to characterise new processing technologies and new alloy systems such as advanced high strength steels, age hardenable magnesium, high entropy alloys, and cluster hardening aluminium alloys.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE120100197
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
A magnetic property measurement facility for the development of advanced materials and biomedical technologies in the Sydney basin. The measurement of magnetic properties is important in the study both of magnetic and electronic materials and biological systems. This new equipment will support a diverse array of high impact research, spanning the fundamental to the applied, and will bring together complementary expertise from multiple disciplines and institutions.