Structurally designed catalysts for high-performance natural gas reforming. This project aims to develop a new class of highly stable catalysts with specially designed physical and chemical structures that can be used in high temperature chemical processes. These catalysts can potentially be used for the reforming of natural gas to produce the synthesis gas, which can then be used to produce liquid fuels and chemicals.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100229
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$230,000.00
Summary
Carbon-free high temperature vacuum sintering facility. This facility will provide an extremely clean sintering environment for development of advanced materials free from imperfections for applications which range from energy conversion to medical components. It will ensure that Australia is an important international leader in both fundamental research and industrial innovation.
Towards energy-efficient lighting based on light-emitting diodes: the role of silicon carbide grown on Si Wafers. This project will investigate a potential solution to the problems of cost and quality of light-emitting diodes for solid-state lighting. The expected outcome is knowledge to underpin future development of solid-state lighting that is suitable for a wide replacement of the much less efficient and effective incandescent bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
Advanced glazing systems for solar energy harvesting and radiation control. Development of advanced energy-saving glass and glazings capable of generating electricity is expected to lead towards new products of significant commercial potential. The outcomes of this project undertaken by Edith Cowan University and Tropiglas will raise the energy efficiency of commercial buildings and vehicles to levels not possible with other technologies.
A novel solution to reducing cavitation wear in hydraulic systems. New coatings will be created which provide exceptional resistance to cavitation corrosion in hydraulic units. This project will enable the implementation of a novel regenerative drive unit for heavy vehicles and reduced fuel consumption. Innovative new coatings of shape memory alloy and diamond like carbon will be developed.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE140100237
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$389,865.00
Summary
Development of new chemically stable boron nitride-protected phosphor nanocomposites for white light-emitting diodes. White light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are considered the key to next-generation solid-sate lighting. However, further advancements and the large-scale application of white LED innovation has been restricted by the efficiency of current red-emitting phosphors. Although alkaline earth sulphide (AES) red phosphor is a promising candidate for white LEDs, the low chemical stability of AE ....Development of new chemically stable boron nitride-protected phosphor nanocomposites for white light-emitting diodes. White light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are considered the key to next-generation solid-sate lighting. However, further advancements and the large-scale application of white LED innovation has been restricted by the efficiency of current red-emitting phosphors. Although alkaline earth sulphide (AES) red phosphor is a promising candidate for white LEDs, the low chemical stability of AES hinders its utilisation. This project aims to develop new chemically stable boron nitride-protected AES phosphor nanocomposites for white LEDs. The expected outcomes will provide an effective strategy to overcome current phosphor stability problems, and will meet the urgent demand for superior red-emitting phosphors for white LED applications.Read moreRead less