Energy transforming polymers: from single molecules to devices. Climate control and the rapidly increasing demand for energy is driving the search for alternative sustainable energy sources. Flexible plastics will be a primary component of the new generation of solar harvesting and energy conversion materials. The objective of this project is to gain an understanding of the way polymers interact with light and can convert absorbed solar energy into electrical power and other useful forms of ene ....Energy transforming polymers: from single molecules to devices. Climate control and the rapidly increasing demand for energy is driving the search for alternative sustainable energy sources. Flexible plastics will be a primary component of the new generation of solar harvesting and energy conversion materials. The objective of this project is to gain an understanding of the way polymers interact with light and can convert absorbed solar energy into electrical power and other useful forms of energy. The outcomes of the project will allow the improved design of plastics for applications in solar energy conversion.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0347937
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$300,000.00
Summary
Imaging Raman Spectrometer. An Imaging Raman spectrometer generates image maps 10x faster than older instruments and is required to meet escalating demand. This results from innovative use of Raman to characterise organics, polymers, thin films and biomaterials, which underpins rapidly evolving research in nanotechnology and biotechnology. Many innovations have come from QUT's Centre for Instrumental and Developmental Chemistry, which will host the spectrometer and is a key resource for all Qu ....Imaging Raman Spectrometer. An Imaging Raman spectrometer generates image maps 10x faster than older instruments and is required to meet escalating demand. This results from innovative use of Raman to characterise organics, polymers, thin films and biomaterials, which underpins rapidly evolving research in nanotechnology and biotechnology. Many innovations have come from QUT's Centre for Instrumental and Developmental Chemistry, which will host the spectrometer and is a key resource for all Queensland universities. The availability of its high quality spectroscopic facility has enabled leading edge developments by local companies and the Imaging Raman spectrometer will significantly accelerate and enhance current and future project outcomes.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0668517
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$220,000.00
Summary
Hyphenated techniques in polymer science and engineering. The collaborator's research capabilities will be greatly enhanced because the equipment will allow simultaneous measurements of various properties which can provide much more information than sequential experiments. Students will be able to undertake research with state-of-the-art equipment which will enhance their research careers and employment prospects. The resulting information will be invaluable to the development of polymer blends ....Hyphenated techniques in polymer science and engineering. The collaborator's research capabilities will be greatly enhanced because the equipment will allow simultaneous measurements of various properties which can provide much more information than sequential experiments. Students will be able to undertake research with state-of-the-art equipment which will enhance their research careers and employment prospects. The resulting information will be invaluable to the development of polymer blends with optimized morphology and mechanical properties; improved polymer processing techniques linked to how the structure and orientation develops; the development of new materials, including novel human tissue implants, from studies of the rheology and phase structure of a polymer during photopolymerization.Read moreRead less