Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0883021
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$350,000.00
Summary
Advanced Surface Characterisation Facility. This proposal underpins a major expansion of surface characterisation resources at La Trobe University, one of Australia's leading providers in this field, and builds associated research programs and collaborations, in particular, with Monash University and Deakin University. New opportunities will be provided for hands-on training in state-of-the-art surface characterisation for postgraduates in fields such as physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, mater ....Advanced Surface Characterisation Facility. This proposal underpins a major expansion of surface characterisation resources at La Trobe University, one of Australia's leading providers in this field, and builds associated research programs and collaborations, in particular, with Monash University and Deakin University. New opportunities will be provided for hands-on training in state-of-the-art surface characterisation for postgraduates in fields such as physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, materials science and engineering. The Australian community will benefit through internationally significant research outcomes leading to, for example, enhanced medical testing technologies, biocompatible medical appliances, better waste water treatment processes, and new battery technologies.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0346968
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$377,000.00
Summary
Victorian Surface Science Partnership. The aim of this proposal is to build a cooperative grouping of surface science resources for Victoria to facilitate world-class research on the nature and behaviour of chemical, semiconductor, environmental, biological and industrial materials. The new Facility will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure necessary for the participating groups to maintain their international reputations, will build stronger research collaborations between the partners, will ....Victorian Surface Science Partnership. The aim of this proposal is to build a cooperative grouping of surface science resources for Victoria to facilitate world-class research on the nature and behaviour of chemical, semiconductor, environmental, biological and industrial materials. The new Facility will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure necessary for the participating groups to maintain their international reputations, will build stronger research collaborations between the partners, will attract researchers from overseas and will be used by a range of commercial clients. The theme of "surface characterisation" draws together a great diversity of projects being undertaken by the collaborating group comprising around 30 research groups and commercial entities.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0560975
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$406,385.00
Summary
Advanced Surface Imaging and Spectroscopy Facility. The aim of this proposal is to build a cooperative grouping of materials and surface science resources to facilitate world-class research on the nature and behaviour of chemical, semiconductor, environmental, biological and industrial materials. The new Facility will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure necessary for the participating groups to maintain their international reputations, will build stronger research collaborations between the ....Advanced Surface Imaging and Spectroscopy Facility. The aim of this proposal is to build a cooperative grouping of materials and surface science resources to facilitate world-class research on the nature and behaviour of chemical, semiconductor, environmental, biological and industrial materials. The new Facility will provide state-of-the-art infrastructure necessary for the participating groups to maintain their international reputations, will build stronger research collaborations between the partners, will attract researchers from overseas and will be used by a range of commercial clients. The theme of "surface characterisation" draws together a great diversity of projects being undertaken by the collaborating group comprising around 30 research groups and commercial entities.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0989068
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$637,120.00
Summary
Equipment for Metastable Induced Electron Spectroscopy: surface analysis with excellent surface sensitivity. One of the major research strengths of Australia is surface science as it is important for both fundamental and industry related research. In many cases it is crucial to investigate the outermost layer of a material or mineral. Metastable Induced Electron Spectroscopy is an ideal technique as it is sensitive exclusively to the outermost layer of a broad range of samples. The information g ....Equipment for Metastable Induced Electron Spectroscopy: surface analysis with excellent surface sensitivity. One of the major research strengths of Australia is surface science as it is important for both fundamental and industry related research. In many cases it is crucial to investigate the outermost layer of a material or mineral. Metastable Induced Electron Spectroscopy is an ideal technique as it is sensitive exclusively to the outermost layer of a broad range of samples. The information gained is not accessible by any other method. The proposed equipment will be the first of this type in Australia and will complement existing surface science facilities. The project will enhance Australia's position in surface science internationally and a large number of projects will benefit from access to the equipment.Read moreRead less
Particles at Interfaces—Controlling Detachment. Small, solid particles affect the processes used by the Australian mining industry to recover precious metals and valuable minerals in ways that remain poorly understood. The outcomes of this project will make significant contributions to the fundamental understanding of the role of particles in emulsions and foams. The results will also ultimately transfer to, and have a substantial impact on, the pharmaceutical industry, which is poised to use na ....Particles at Interfaces—Controlling Detachment. Small, solid particles affect the processes used by the Australian mining industry to recover precious metals and valuable minerals in ways that remain poorly understood. The outcomes of this project will make significant contributions to the fundamental understanding of the role of particles in emulsions and foams. The results will also ultimately transfer to, and have a substantial impact on, the pharmaceutical industry, which is poised to use nanotechnology to revolutionise drug delivery.Read moreRead less
Innovative platforms for further enhancing security and durability of the Australian Polymer Banknote and other security documents. The polymer banknote is a symbol of world-leading Australian innovation and prosperity. The utility, durability and security of our banknotes underpins consumer confidence, economic stability and national security. Events of recent years, and opportunities and threats from rapid global information flow heighten the need to enhance and renew the many security feature ....Innovative platforms for further enhancing security and durability of the Australian Polymer Banknote and other security documents. The polymer banknote is a symbol of world-leading Australian innovation and prosperity. The utility, durability and security of our banknotes underpins consumer confidence, economic stability and national security. Events of recent years, and opportunities and threats from rapid global information flow heighten the need to enhance and renew the many security features incorporated in our currency. The novel, cost-effective security-feature technologies to be developed in this project will also contribute to increasing the substantial polymer banknote export market, enable further expansion into other, even more demanding, security documents such as passports, and provide a needed boost to our domestic manufacturing industries.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0238533
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$480,000.00
Summary
In Situ Spectroscopy of Particle and Material Interfaces. We seek to establish a world-class research facility for the in situ study of particle and material interfaces. The two techniques that will form the backbone of the facility are Raman scattering and surface second harmonic generation (SHG). The proposed in situ spectroscopy facility will be multi-disciplinary, contributing to research in chemistry, chemical engineering, geology, forensic science, and biotechnology. The establishment o ....In Situ Spectroscopy of Particle and Material Interfaces. We seek to establish a world-class research facility for the in situ study of particle and material interfaces. The two techniques that will form the backbone of the facility are Raman scattering and surface second harmonic generation (SHG). The proposed in situ spectroscopy facility will be multi-disciplinary, contributing to research in chemistry, chemical engineering, geology, forensic science, and biotechnology. The establishment of the facility will enhance research in the areas of minerals processing, mineralogy, water treatment, and drug delivery.Read moreRead less
SYNCHROTRON MICROPROBE METALLURGICAL CASE STUDIES. The micro-focus capabilities of synchrotron techniques (XRF, XRD, XAS) will enable the high resolution spatial correlations required to advance the understanding of the three systems to be studied:
- Activation for flotation of sphalerite with varying iron contents;
- Arsenic leaching as a function of local structure, phase and mineral assemblage;
- Optimisation of ferrous alloy microstructure on cryogenic treatment.
These case studies have ....SYNCHROTRON MICROPROBE METALLURGICAL CASE STUDIES. The micro-focus capabilities of synchrotron techniques (XRF, XRD, XAS) will enable the high resolution spatial correlations required to advance the understanding of the three systems to be studied:
- Activation for flotation of sphalerite with varying iron contents;
- Arsenic leaching as a function of local structure, phase and mineral assemblage;
- Optimisation of ferrous alloy microstructure on cryogenic treatment.
These case studies have been chosen to specifically target the minerals processing and manufacturing industrial sectors and will be used to increase industrial awareness of the potentials of synchrotron techniques prior to the commissioning of the Australian Synchrotron in 2007.
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Environmentally Benign Flotation Chemicals. The research described in this proposal and the anticipated outcomes are concerned with replacing toxic and environmentally hazardous chemicals used in the mineral processing industry with benign chemicals that are biodegradable and have low toxicity. Replacing these chemicals reduces the risk of workplace injuries and damage to the environment that could be caused by industrial accidents.
Exploiting the properties of gold nanoparticles for nanolithography using visible wavelengths. The next generation of nano-devices, such as biosensors and molecular electronics, will require nanopatterning as part of the production process. Conventional optical lithographies cannot provide sufficient resolution, and alternative techniques, such as e-beam lithographies are expensive. This project aims to demonstrate a solution to this problem with obvious commercial benefit. It is the first t ....Exploiting the properties of gold nanoparticles for nanolithography using visible wavelengths. The next generation of nano-devices, such as biosensors and molecular electronics, will require nanopatterning as part of the production process. Conventional optical lithographies cannot provide sufficient resolution, and alternative techniques, such as e-beam lithographies are expensive. This project aims to demonstrate a solution to this problem with obvious commercial benefit. It is the first time a multidisciplinary team has made such a concerted effort to understand the unusual science of gold nanoparticles and will strengthen Australia's already considerable reputation in this field.Read moreRead less