Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120101788
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Shape sorting of nanoparticles at oil-water interfaces in microchannels. This project aims to study the effect of shape on the adsorption of nanoparticles at an oil/water interface and develop a rapid, inexpensive, efficient, versatile method for shape sorting of nanoparticles using a microfluidic approach. This technique can be applied for fractionation of synthetic nanoparticles, biosample analysis and environmental monitoring.
Lab-on-a-chip mass spectrometry tools for testing illicit drugs. This project aims to develop fit-for-purpose mass spectrometry tools for roadside and workplace testing of illicit drugs. The technology will be based on nanostructured semiconductor chips that are surface-functionalised to enable molecular capture without extensive sample processing and subsequent detection by a novel combination of techniques. The technology is expected to be applicable to saliva, sweat and urine samples.
Magnetic liquid marbles: a new droplet manipulation technique for channel-free microfluidics. The project will explore the feasibility of developing a new droplet-manipulation strategy by using magnetically responsive liquid marbles capable of hosting various liquid droplets. It will significantly advance the development of a new generation of microfluidic devices: magnetic field-actuated channel-free droplet microfluidics.
Smart hybrid nano-biomaterials that mimic the pharmaceutical food effect. Smart biomaterials will be developed which when taken orally will act in our gut to improve drug and vitamin uptake. The breakthrough science will drive new pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals for the future health of Australia, and economic benefits will result through increased exposure to the global market for delivering biomolecules.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120100042
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Study of oriented attachment of nanocrystals at oil-water interfaces. This project will study the fundamental issues for crystal growth, which will dramatically facilitate the development of effective pathways for the synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for nanodevice and nanotechnology. The obtained outcomes will enhance our knowledge in crystal growth and colloid sciences.
Forensic platform technologies for roadside and workplace testing based on nanostructured silicon chips. Roadside drug testing has recently been incorporated into government legislation throughout Australia and abroad. The objective of this project is to develop advanced analysis technologies for implementing effective roadside and workplace testing. The availability of these technologies will increase the safety of Australian drivers and workers.
High efficiency dye-sensitised solar cells containing multiple sensitisers. This project aims to develop a new scalable approach suitable for industrial production of high efficiency dye-sensitised solar cells (DSCs) on both glass and flexible polymer substrates. The success of the project would be a breakthrough in DSC technology, bringing the technology a significant step closer to wide-spread commercial applications.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE160100234
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$155,000.00
Summary
Facility for Nanometer Scale Microscopy, Characterization, and Fabrication. Facility for nanometre-scale microscopy, characterisation, and fabrication:
This project aims to create a collaborative research facility for the microscopy and characterisation of nanometre structured devices and materials, enabling researchers to visualise and quantify the topography, chemical composition and structure of samples with a resolution approaching the atomic scale. A WiTek Alpha300SR microscope is capable ....Facility for Nanometer Scale Microscopy, Characterization, and Fabrication. Facility for nanometre-scale microscopy, characterisation, and fabrication:
This project aims to create a collaborative research facility for the microscopy and characterisation of nanometre structured devices and materials, enabling researchers to visualise and quantify the topography, chemical composition and structure of samples with a resolution approaching the atomic scale. A WiTek Alpha300SR microscope is capable of simultaneous atomic force microscopy, near-field scanning optical microscopy, photocurrent mapping, and Raman spectroscopy. These capabilities would allow the mapping of topography and chemical composition, response to optical stimulus, and the structure of materials in 3-D with nanometre-scale resolution on surfaces. This instrument would support research in areas such as organic photovoltaics, nanofabrication, polymer electronics, ionic fluids, functional interfaces, and thermionic devices.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE220100748
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$420,000.00
Summary
Mechanofluorescent Surfaces for Understanding Complex Cell Traction Forces. This project aims to develop pressure-sensing surfaces that directly quantify surface forces, focused towards measuring complex cell traction forces. Understanding cell traction forces is a crucial challenge towards developing new materials for regenerative medicine. The surfaces, consisting of fluorescent polymer brushes, are expected to provide direct information on singular and clustered cell forces, which can reveal ....Mechanofluorescent Surfaces for Understanding Complex Cell Traction Forces. This project aims to develop pressure-sensing surfaces that directly quantify surface forces, focused towards measuring complex cell traction forces. Understanding cell traction forces is a crucial challenge towards developing new materials for regenerative medicine. The surfaces, consisting of fluorescent polymer brushes, are expected to provide direct information on singular and clustered cell forces, which can reveal new insight into how cells interact together. This may provide currently missing information on how cell-surface interaction forces modulate cell growth, differentiation and tissue formation. This insight is crucial to providing the underpinning science that can position Australia at the forefront of regenerative medicine.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE140100193
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$700,000.00
Summary
Super High Resolution Correlative Microscopy: New Research Capability for Bioengineering, Clean Energy, Mineral Processing and Environmental Sciences. Super high resolution correlative microscopy: new research capability for bioengineering, clean energy, mineral processing and environmental sciences: This project will establish the first facility for super high resolution correlative microscopy in Australia. This facility will underpin breakthrough science by providing the capability to combine ....Super High Resolution Correlative Microscopy: New Research Capability for Bioengineering, Clean Energy, Mineral Processing and Environmental Sciences. Super high resolution correlative microscopy: new research capability for bioengineering, clean energy, mineral processing and environmental sciences: This project will establish the first facility for super high resolution correlative microscopy in Australia. This facility will underpin breakthrough science by providing the capability to combine and overlay conventional and super high resolution light microscopy information with electron microscopy information on identical sample locations. This new capability will foster advances in the fundamental understanding of multiscale hybrid organic and inorganic structures and spur the development of advanced (nano)materials and devices with broad applications in bioengineering and biofouling, advanced materials for life sciences, clean energy, water and the environment and mineral processing.Read moreRead less