Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE180100736
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$362,446.00
Summary
High performing multifunctional silicon nanomaterials for bio-applications. This project aims to develop high-performance, multifunctional silicon nanomaterials, and to understand their physicochemical properties for bio-imaging. A range of high-quality multifunctional silicon-based bio-probes with novel fluorescent and magnetic properties will be developed for enhancing bio-imaging. The outcomes of the project will further strengthen Australia’s leading position in the targeted areas of Advance ....High performing multifunctional silicon nanomaterials for bio-applications. This project aims to develop high-performance, multifunctional silicon nanomaterials, and to understand their physicochemical properties for bio-imaging. A range of high-quality multifunctional silicon-based bio-probes with novel fluorescent and magnetic properties will be developed for enhancing bio-imaging. The outcomes of the project will further strengthen Australia’s leading position in the targeted areas of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE240100839
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$442,162.00
Summary
Nanoarchitectured platform technology for molecular profiling of exosomes. The aim of this project is to develop a set of cutting-edge nanotechnologies and a nanofabrication strategy to create a highly sensitive platform technology for exosome and exosomal miRNA analysis. This project aims to generate new knowledge in mesoporus nanomaterials and transudcer as well as exosome chemistry by developing nanostructure-based platform technology (device) for automated and rapid analysis. This project's ....Nanoarchitectured platform technology for molecular profiling of exosomes. The aim of this project is to develop a set of cutting-edge nanotechnologies and a nanofabrication strategy to create a highly sensitive platform technology for exosome and exosomal miRNA analysis. This project aims to generate new knowledge in mesoporus nanomaterials and transudcer as well as exosome chemistry by developing nanostructure-based platform technology (device) for automated and rapid analysis. This project's findings are expected to provide Australia with cutting-edge expertise for developing a next-generation platform technology for analysing exosomes and other relevant biomolecules, with the potential to deliver valuable intellectual property of commercial interest and economic benefit through technological advancements.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE150101665
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$345,000.00
Summary
Nanophotonic engineering for Petabyte 3D opto-magnetic data storage. To tackle the capacity bottleneck of current big data centres enabled by hard disk drives, this project aims to investigate an entirely new concept of petabyte 3D opto-magnetic data storage by nanophotonic engineering of the Inverse Faraday Effect (IFE) based on breakthrough achievements in 3D orientation-unlimited polarisation control and the innovative discovery of the polarisation dependent IFE. This project aims to produce ....Nanophotonic engineering for Petabyte 3D opto-magnetic data storage. To tackle the capacity bottleneck of current big data centres enabled by hard disk drives, this project aims to investigate an entirely new concept of petabyte 3D opto-magnetic data storage by nanophotonic engineering of the Inverse Faraday Effect (IFE) based on breakthrough achievements in 3D orientation-unlimited polarisation control and the innovative discovery of the polarisation dependent IFE. This project aims to produce cutting-edge opto-magnetic information technologies to revolutionise magnetic storage industries and provide a new paradigm of exabyte data centres for a sustainable future, thereby maximising Australia's competitive advantage in the emerging big data sector.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE200100279
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$424,198.00
Summary
A nanodiamond voltage sensor: towards real-time, long-term neuronal sensing. This project aims to develop a voltage sensor that may ultimately be used to measure neuronal signals noninvasively in real-time and over hours. The project expects to generate the fundamental science needed to use nanodiamonds for fluorescence-based voltage sensing that can be easily measured using optical microscopy. The expected outcome is a biocompatible sensor that should provide a solution to one of the biggest ch ....A nanodiamond voltage sensor: towards real-time, long-term neuronal sensing. This project aims to develop a voltage sensor that may ultimately be used to measure neuronal signals noninvasively in real-time and over hours. The project expects to generate the fundamental science needed to use nanodiamonds for fluorescence-based voltage sensing that can be easily measured using optical microscopy. The expected outcome is a biocompatible sensor that should provide a solution to one of the biggest challenges in neuroscience; the fast, precise and long-term measurement of neuronal activity. This technology may one day inform our understanding of how the normal brain works and provide major insights into mental health conditions and neurodegenerative diseases.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130100906
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$367,150.00
Summary
Nanoengineering of low-CO2 geopolymer cements. With increasing pressure for Australia to use environmentally-conscious building materials, geopolymer concrete is an important emerging alternative to traditional concretes. This project will enhance use of this new material by discovering how to control performance and durability through nanoscale experiments and atom-based simulations.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE160100796
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Superior Adsorption Capability of Nanosheets for Surface Enhanced Raman. This project aims to create nanotechnologies to sense traces of chemical and biological molecules. Surface adsorption is vital to many scientific and industrial fields, but the intrinsic adsorption property of two-dimensional nanomaterials is largely unknown. This project aims to examine the adsorption capability of nanosheets, such as boron nitride, and understand the thickness effect on their adsorption at the molecular s ....Superior Adsorption Capability of Nanosheets for Surface Enhanced Raman. This project aims to create nanotechnologies to sense traces of chemical and biological molecules. Surface adsorption is vital to many scientific and industrial fields, but the intrinsic adsorption property of two-dimensional nanomaterials is largely unknown. This project aims to examine the adsorption capability of nanosheets, such as boron nitride, and understand the thickness effect on their adsorption at the molecular scale. It also aims to demonstrate the use of these nanosheets as substrates in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Their adsorption capability and other unique properties could improve the sensitivity, efficiency and affordability of this technique in chemical and biological sensing for applications such as air, water and food safety; and pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE210101666
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$395,588.00
Summary
Engineering nanoparticles with enhanced adhesion at the nano-bio interfaces. This project aims to develop a next-generation adhesive nanoparticle platform through in-depth understandings of nanoparticle interactions with bio-interfaces. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the multidisciplinary research field at nano-bio-interfaces by using a recently developed nano-colloidal probe technology, instructing the rational design of nanoparticles with enhanced interface adhesive properti ....Engineering nanoparticles with enhanced adhesion at the nano-bio interfaces. This project aims to develop a next-generation adhesive nanoparticle platform through in-depth understandings of nanoparticle interactions with bio-interfaces. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the multidisciplinary research field at nano-bio-interfaces by using a recently developed nano-colloidal probe technology, instructing the rational design of nanoparticles with enhanced interface adhesive properties. Expected outcomes include a family of adhesive nanoparticles designed for nanopesticide and animal feed applications, with the potential to deliver valuable intellectual property of commercial interest and economic benefit through technology advancement.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130100488
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Cellular dynamics of nanoengineered particles. Nanotechnology has the capacity to drive a new wave of biological innovation through engineering materials at the nanoscale. This project will advance understanding of how nanoengineered materials interact with biological systems to enable the development of nanomaterials for future translational research.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120101569
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
A novel graphene-based optical sensing platform. Graphene has extraordinary electronic and optical properties as well as large specific surface area which afford great potential for sensor applications. This project will develop an innovative sensing platform to bring graphene related materials and devices a step closer to practical applications, particularly in biochemical sensors.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130101264
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Carbon nanotube-based supercapacitors: breaking the energy density limit. Novel electrodes will be nano-architectured by using ultralong single-walled carbon nanotube arrays and transition metal oxides to produce next-generation supercapacitors. The outcomes will lead to unprecedented energy densities in energy storage devices for sustainable future energy solutions.