Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE100100121
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,000,000.00
Summary
An analytical transmission electron microscope for the investigation of functional materials, earth processes and novel condensed matter. Sustainablity depends on the delivery of clean energy, pristine water and air, and the manufacture of consumer products with small environmental footprints. Modelling long-term impacts requires an understanding of the hydro-geological cycles. The technologies are well known—efficient electronics, fuel cells, lightweight composites, and so on—but delivery is ....An analytical transmission electron microscope for the investigation of functional materials, earth processes and novel condensed matter. Sustainablity depends on the delivery of clean energy, pristine water and air, and the manufacture of consumer products with small environmental footprints. Modelling long-term impacts requires an understanding of the hydro-geological cycles. The technologies are well known—efficient electronics, fuel cells, lightweight composites, and so on—but delivery is not straightforward. It is clear, however, that novel materials manipulated at fine scales will be key. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) guides the development of sustainable technologies. The new TEM facility at ANU will accelerate current studies, by enhancing the materials research portfolio, and extending national and international collaborations in materials, geological and earth sciences.Read moreRead less
Re-engineering the diamond lattice. This project aims to engineer electrical and magnetic structures in diamond that can be measured at the nanoscale by ultra-sensitive magnetometers formed in-situ by nitrogen-vacancy colour centres. By careful control of ion implanted acceptor atoms the project will examine the transition of the diamond lattice from semiconducting, to magnetic, to superconducting phases predicted to exist from advanced theory. It is expected that the project outcomes will open ....Re-engineering the diamond lattice. This project aims to engineer electrical and magnetic structures in diamond that can be measured at the nanoscale by ultra-sensitive magnetometers formed in-situ by nitrogen-vacancy colour centres. By careful control of ion implanted acceptor atoms the project will examine the transition of the diamond lattice from semiconducting, to magnetic, to superconducting phases predicted to exist from advanced theory. It is expected that the project outcomes will open the way to monolithic integration of diamond based quantum devices that exploit the remarkable attributes of the diamond lattice and the long-lived nitrogen-vacancy quantum bit subject to intensive study worldwide.Read moreRead less
Understanding how atomic-scale boundary conditions define the interaction of light with matter. Scientists are trying to mimic nature's ability to grow crystals into useful shapes. This project will measure the arrangement of atoms in a nanoparticle and see how this arrangement affects its colour. It will allow us to grow nanoparticles of the shape and colour we require for applications in medicine, sensing and electronics.
Chemical mapping of materials at the atomic scale. This project will develop a method for measuring the chemical composition of technologically important nanomaterials. This capability will provide Australian scientists with an advanced method for the characterisation of materials and will help them to develop new and better materials for future applications.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100203
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$250,000.00
Summary
Accessing the third dimension in scanning electron microscopy for rapid, high resolution tomography of large samples. Understanding the three-dimensional structure of materials is essential for modern research. This facility will allow rapid three-dimensional imaging of materials within a scanning electron microscope, including sustainable polymers, tissues from plants and nanocomposites. This will enable high-quality research in science, engineering and medicine.
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.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE200100163
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$700,000.00
Summary
Live Cell Super Resolution Imaging Facility. The recent convergence of nanoscience and biology heralds a new era for the development of new biotechnologies. Advances in this field are critically dependent on being able to explore and understand the interactions of nanomaterials with cells in their live, dynamic state. This proposal aims to establish a Live Cell Super Resolution Imaging Facility, which will enable dynamic nanomaterial–cell interactions to be interrogated. This facility will under ....Live Cell Super Resolution Imaging Facility. The recent convergence of nanoscience and biology heralds a new era for the development of new biotechnologies. Advances in this field are critically dependent on being able to explore and understand the interactions of nanomaterials with cells in their live, dynamic state. This proposal aims to establish a Live Cell Super Resolution Imaging Facility, which will enable dynamic nanomaterial–cell interactions to be interrogated. This facility will underpin leading research programs at The University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Bionics Institute, promoting synergies across the physical and biological sciences for generating new knowledge and advancing bio-nanoscience and technology.Read moreRead less
Bioprogramming the behaviour of nanoparticles in live cells by nanoscopy . The project aims to develop safer materials that are sustainably sourced from sweet corn, and investigate using advanced imaging technologies, how these materials are processed in biological systems, including human and plant cells. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the optimal design of materials that can be used safely and effectively in biological applications in medicine and in agriculture. Expected ou ....Bioprogramming the behaviour of nanoparticles in live cells by nanoscopy . The project aims to develop safer materials that are sustainably sourced from sweet corn, and investigate using advanced imaging technologies, how these materials are processed in biological systems, including human and plant cells. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the optimal design of materials that can be used safely and effectively in biological applications in medicine and in agriculture. Expected outcomes of this multidisciplinary project include a library of highly biocompatible nanomaterials and expanded knowledge on imaging technologies and structure-function relationship of nanomaterials in biological cells. This should provide significant benefits, such as improved crop yields and safer transfection agents.Read moreRead less
Surface ligation of nanomaterials for biomedical applications . The project aims to explore the synergistic effects co-ligands for target recognition and biofouling protection in nanoparticle surface patterns to enable practical atomic scale precision engineering of efficient and biofouling resistant nanosensors. The project will fundamentally characterise interfacial interactions and dynamics of ligated nano-surfaces and biomolecules via advanced computer modelling. Outcomes should include pra ....Surface ligation of nanomaterials for biomedical applications . The project aims to explore the synergistic effects co-ligands for target recognition and biofouling protection in nanoparticle surface patterns to enable practical atomic scale precision engineering of efficient and biofouling resistant nanosensors. The project will fundamentally characterise interfacial interactions and dynamics of ligated nano-surfaces and biomolecules via advanced computer modelling. Outcomes should include practical molecular design guidelines for functional ligands and predicted optimal patterns for combining functional and antifouling ligands on gold nanomaterials for biosensing technologies. The advanced predictive modelling capabilities will facilitate future practical engineering of efficient biomedical devices.Read moreRead less
Industrial Transformation Research Hubs - Grant ID: IH190100022
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$4,787,259.00
Summary
ARC Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection. The Hub aims to develop and commercialise an innovative biological alternative to chemical fungicides targeting economically significant diseases of broadacre and horticultural crops. It addresses industry challenges of fungicide resistance, chemical residues in food, off-target effects and environmental harm. It builds on ground-breaking ‘BioClay’ platform to deliver pathogen targeting RNA using clay particles as non-genetically modified crop pr ....ARC Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection. The Hub aims to develop and commercialise an innovative biological alternative to chemical fungicides targeting economically significant diseases of broadacre and horticultural crops. It addresses industry challenges of fungicide resistance, chemical residues in food, off-target effects and environmental harm. It builds on ground-breaking ‘BioClay’ platform to deliver pathogen targeting RNA using clay particles as non-genetically modified crop protection. An expert multidisciplinary team uniting science, commercial and social licence pathways ensures industry and consumer uptake advancing $60B Australian Agriculture. The Hub translates to increased productivity, market access and enhanced environmental credentials of Australian food.
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