Materials World Network: Nanostructured Polymer Templating of Liquid Crystals. Liquid crystals have a range of technological applications, with the most successful being displays used in computers, watches and calculators. These applications are dependent on controlling the interfaces of liquid crystals. This project will combine the areas of liquid crystals and polymer adsorption for the preparation of a new class of intelligent nanomaterials with well-defined properties. These engineered mater ....Materials World Network: Nanostructured Polymer Templating of Liquid Crystals. Liquid crystals have a range of technological applications, with the most successful being displays used in computers, watches and calculators. These applications are dependent on controlling the interfaces of liquid crystals. This project will combine the areas of liquid crystals and polymer adsorption for the preparation of a new class of intelligent nanomaterials with well-defined properties. These engineered materials are of interest in industrial applications, including the development of chemical and biological sensors and drug delivery vehicles. This program also strengthens the ties between two world-class nanotechnology groups, capturing new opportunities in nanostructured materials.Read moreRead less
Engineered nanostructured materials via continuous polymer assembly for advanced bioapplications. The development of new and flexible processes is critical to the design and construction of advanced materials for future applications in nano- and biotechnology. This project will develop innovative and versatile "bottom-up" nanotechnology techniques to afford nanostructured materials with unprecedented properties. This project has the potential to revolutionise current approaches for forming surfa ....Engineered nanostructured materials via continuous polymer assembly for advanced bioapplications. The development of new and flexible processes is critical to the design and construction of advanced materials for future applications in nano- and biotechnology. This project will develop innovative and versatile "bottom-up" nanotechnology techniques to afford nanostructured materials with unprecedented properties. This project has the potential to revolutionise current approaches for forming surface coatings, films and advanced particles, leading to significant outcomes in diverse areas, including drug delivery, biomaterial implants and biocatalysis. The project will contribute to the development of a robust Australian nanotechnology industry, with the advanced materials developed expected to have health benefits for Australian citizens.Read moreRead less
Building Molecularly Engineered Polymer Nanomaterials. The development of new technologies at the interface between nano- and biotechnology promises to revolutionise healthcare and medicine. This research program will involve the design and synthesis of responsive and programmable polymers and their assembly to form next-generation, engineered materials. The nanomaterials prepared are expected to lead to the development of techniques that enable new types of minimally invasive diagnostics and th ....Building Molecularly Engineered Polymer Nanomaterials. The development of new technologies at the interface between nano- and biotechnology promises to revolutionise healthcare and medicine. This research program will involve the design and synthesis of responsive and programmable polymers and their assembly to form next-generation, engineered materials. The nanomaterials prepared are expected to lead to the development of techniques that enable new types of minimally invasive diagnostics and therapeutics as well as smaller devices. The interdisciplinary research program will cement Australia's position as a leading country in nanobiotechnology research and development.Read moreRead less