Development of Advanced Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors for Spin Transistors. Recent advances in diluted magnetic semiconductors hold the promise of surmounting the fundamental limits of silicon technology by exploiting the spin degree of freedom in semiconductors to realize spin-transistors with enhanced functionality, higher speeds and integration densities, and lower power consumption in future. Current transistors are electronic circuits that make up most semiconductors, an international mar ....Development of Advanced Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors for Spin Transistors. Recent advances in diluted magnetic semiconductors hold the promise of surmounting the fundamental limits of silicon technology by exploiting the spin degree of freedom in semiconductors to realize spin-transistors with enhanced functionality, higher speeds and integration densities, and lower power consumption in future. Current transistors are electronic circuits that make up most semiconductors, an international market worth US$200bn in 2003 and this market will grow to US$1000bn per year in next 12 years. In 8 years time, the spin transistor will be on par with electronics. Therefore, success of this program will facilitate the development of spintronic materials and technologies, which have enormous international market, in Australia.Read moreRead less
Development of conductive buffer layers for RABiTS-based coated conductors. YBCO coated conductor has already been identified and developed as far as second generation HTS wire in power applications. Major advances have been made in the last 10 years in coated conductor development mainly in all aspects: substrate, buffer layer and YBCO layer. The research on conductive buffers layer will improve and expand the R&D on coated conductor in Australia. On the economic side, dramatic advantages and s ....Development of conductive buffer layers for RABiTS-based coated conductors. YBCO coated conductor has already been identified and developed as far as second generation HTS wire in power applications. Major advances have been made in the last 10 years in coated conductor development mainly in all aspects: substrate, buffer layer and YBCO layer. The research on conductive buffers layer will improve and expand the R&D on coated conductor in Australia. On the economic side, dramatic advantages and savings could be achieved if the coated conductors can be put to use. Superconductivity can have a significant role in deregulated electricity markets and in lessening CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0775771
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$280,000.00
Summary
Physical Property Measurement System for Materials Characterisation. The Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) is a versatile, state-of-the-art instrument that is capable of measuring a broad range of magnetic, electronic and thermodynamic materials properties. The instrument will greatly extend materials characterisation capabilities in the Sydney region, leading to major advances in fundamental and applied research and to essential postgraduate training in chemistry, physics and enginee ....Physical Property Measurement System for Materials Characterisation. The Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) is a versatile, state-of-the-art instrument that is capable of measuring a broad range of magnetic, electronic and thermodynamic materials properties. The instrument will greatly extend materials characterisation capabilities in the Sydney region, leading to major advances in fundamental and applied research and to essential postgraduate training in chemistry, physics and engineering. The importance of materials discovery and characterisation is vital to the development of new technologies over the next decade, as recognised in the national priority area 'Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries'. Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120102644
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Fatigue degradation in lead-free piezoelectric ceramics: the key factor for successful industrial implementation. Many everyday devices, that is mobile phones, operate with lead-based ceramics, which can be hazardous; although there are promising lead-free materials, these show complex electric behaviour which can lead to structural damage and device failure. This project will define the degradation mechanisms so that reliable non-toxic ceramics can be designed.
Improvement of Critical Current Density of High Temperature Superconductors by Reforming Microstructure at Nanoscale. Strengthening Australia's capability and leading position in this frontier technology;
Providing human resources for the superconductivity technology industries in Australia;
Transferring new technology gained from this research to the superconductivity technology industries in Australia;
Generating patents to enrich Australian intellectual property base;
Strengthening the c ....Improvement of Critical Current Density of High Temperature Superconductors by Reforming Microstructure at Nanoscale. Strengthening Australia's capability and leading position in this frontier technology;
Providing human resources for the superconductivity technology industries in Australia;
Transferring new technology gained from this research to the superconductivity technology industries in Australia;
Generating patents to enrich Australian intellectual property base;
Strengthening the collaborations between Australia and other countries, such as Japan where research is also at the forefront in this field;
Providing training for Australian research students and engineers.
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High Performance Coated Conductors by Chemical Solution Deposition. Strengthening Australia¡|s capability and leading position in this frontier technology;
Providing human resources for the superconductivity technology industries in Australia;
Transferring new technology gained from this research to the superconductivity technology industries in Australia;
Generating patents to enrich Australian intellectual property base;
Strengthening the collaborations between Australia and other countri ....High Performance Coated Conductors by Chemical Solution Deposition. Strengthening Australia¡|s capability and leading position in this frontier technology;
Providing human resources for the superconductivity technology industries in Australia;
Transferring new technology gained from this research to the superconductivity technology industries in Australia;
Generating patents to enrich Australian intellectual property base;
Strengthening the collaborations between Australia and other countries, such as Japan where research is also at the forefront in this field;
Providing training for Australian research students and engineers.
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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.