Radiative Cooling Tuned to the Spectral and Directional Infra-red Properties of the Atmosphere. Growth in the demand for cooling in Australia is a main driver for new power stations while global warming adds to cooling and refrigeration needs. This project extends Australia's leading expertise in solar control using nanoparticles into the area of active and passive cooling, enabling cooling at night to temperatures well below ambient, with little or no power and low cost. 'Cool' will be stored ....Radiative Cooling Tuned to the Spectral and Directional Infra-red Properties of the Atmosphere. Growth in the demand for cooling in Australia is a main driver for new power stations while global warming adds to cooling and refrigeration needs. This project extends Australia's leading expertise in solar control using nanoparticles into the area of active and passive cooling, enabling cooling at night to temperatures well below ambient, with little or no power and low cost. 'Cool' will be stored simply for use the next day. Our systems also allow efficient and low cost water condensation from the atmosphere. They will be of major benefit to developing countries in warm climate zones. High value products will follow, from paints to low cost cooling technology with energy savings around 50% or more.Read moreRead less
Biodegradable immuno-therapeutic nanoparticles. The national benefit relates directly to Promoting and Maintaining Good Health through preventative healthcare as this project will develop a new vaccine delivery platform that will contribute to preventing a host of diseases such as viral infections and malaria. The health benefits of better vaccines directly enhance a Healthy Start to Life and Ageing Well. This area of nanoparticle therapies is a global 'hot spot' and this multi-disciplinary team ....Biodegradable immuno-therapeutic nanoparticles. The national benefit relates directly to Promoting and Maintaining Good Health through preventative healthcare as this project will develop a new vaccine delivery platform that will contribute to preventing a host of diseases such as viral infections and malaria. The health benefits of better vaccines directly enhance a Healthy Start to Life and Ageing Well. This area of nanoparticle therapies is a global 'hot spot' and this multi-disciplinary team could make huge and rapid progressions in this area of therapeutics. New intellectual property in the area of therapeutic particle production is the cornerstone of this project and could deliver lasting economic benefits through the creation of new health products and patents.Read moreRead less
Advanced polymer fibres with multiple functionalities. This project will add value to the local polymer and fibre industries. Australia is a significant producer of synthetic polymers such as polypropylene and the largest producer of wool. There is also local production of nanoparticles such as zinc oxide. This project will add value to all these producers through innovative uses and applications of different types of material. Combining organic and inorganic particles in a polymer matrix has no ....Advanced polymer fibres with multiple functionalities. This project will add value to the local polymer and fibre industries. Australia is a significant producer of synthetic polymers such as polypropylene and the largest producer of wool. There is also local production of nanoparticles such as zinc oxide. This project will add value to all these producers through innovative uses and applications of different types of material. Combining organic and inorganic particles in a polymer matrix has not been reported. This innovation will strengthen our position in research into advanced materials, which is a national research priority.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0561157
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$110,000.00
Summary
Multi-functional fluorescence microscopy laboratory. We have proposed a multipurpose fluorescent microscopy facility coupled to the RMIT microfabrication facility primarily for the study of the processes that make up lab-on-a-chip systems (the miniaturisation of a laboratory full of equipment to fit onto a credit card sized chip). Specifically the heart of the equipment, the variable wavelength pulsed laser coupled to an inverted microscope, will allow the study of temperature and fluid flow i ....Multi-functional fluorescence microscopy laboratory. We have proposed a multipurpose fluorescent microscopy facility coupled to the RMIT microfabrication facility primarily for the study of the processes that make up lab-on-a-chip systems (the miniaturisation of a laboratory full of equipment to fit onto a credit card sized chip). Specifically the heart of the equipment, the variable wavelength pulsed laser coupled to an inverted microscope, will allow the study of temperature and fluid flow in microchannels, the development of new electro-optic components, direct visualisation of electromagnetic radiation and its effect on cells, and the coupling of electrical and optical stimulation and sensing devices to microfluidic channels. Read moreRead less
Numerical Modelling of Injection Moulding for Viscoplastic Fluids. The project aims to modify and extend the numerical software developed by the world renowned Moldflow Pty Ltd, Melbourne, for the simulation of injection moulding in the plastics industry. The significance of the project lies in the application of the relatively new mathematical tool, called the variational inequality approach, to the problem of solidification of the molten plastic in a mould. The expected outcomes lie in the dev ....Numerical Modelling of Injection Moulding for Viscoplastic Fluids. The project aims to modify and extend the numerical software developed by the world renowned Moldflow Pty Ltd, Melbourne, for the simulation of injection moulding in the plastics industry. The significance of the project lies in the application of the relatively new mathematical tool, called the variational inequality approach, to the problem of solidification of the molten plastic in a mould. The expected outcomes lie in the development of new software for use in the plastics industry, which will improve the production of fibre reinforced thermoplastics throughout the world.Read moreRead less
Viscoplasticity, Solidification and Non-Isotropic Heat Transfer in Injection Moulding. The development of new software for use by the plastics industry will maintain Australia's position at the forefront of research contributing to improved production in this extremely important manufacturing sector. The application of this research by Melbourne's Moldflow, already the world's leading supplier of injection moulding software, will consolidate its position and enable it to increase further its mar ....Viscoplasticity, Solidification and Non-Isotropic Heat Transfer in Injection Moulding. The development of new software for use by the plastics industry will maintain Australia's position at the forefront of research contributing to improved production in this extremely important manufacturing sector. The application of this research by Melbourne's Moldflow, already the world's leading supplier of injection moulding software, will consolidate its position and enable it to increase further its market share, with consequential employment and other economic flow-on benefits to Australia. This project also increases the quantum of industry relevant scientific research, contributing to the enhancement of the national profile in exporting Australian products to world markets. Read moreRead less
Development of deformation-failure-mechanism based parameters for design of microstructured optical fibre and photonics assembly. Australia has exceptional quality and depth in photon science research, with a demonstrated capacity to found and grow commercial ventures. However, the optimal design of interconnections in a photonic package is severely restricted by a lack of detailed knowledge of their deformation and failure mechanisms. The proposed study will use novel techniques to create a bas ....Development of deformation-failure-mechanism based parameters for design of microstructured optical fibre and photonics assembly. Australia has exceptional quality and depth in photon science research, with a demonstrated capacity to found and grow commercial ventures. However, the optimal design of interconnections in a photonic package is severely restricted by a lack of detailed knowledge of their deformation and failure mechanisms. The proposed study will use novel techniques to create a basis for mechanism-based deformation and failure models that will then be used to improve the design and lifetime of new type microstructured optical fibres and adhesive assemblies, expanding and enhancing Australia's capacity in the areas.
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