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Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE150100564
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Vascularized tumour models to elucidate the delivery of nanomedicine agents. This inter-disciplinary project aims to develop advances in in vitro models aimed at elucidating the delivery and transport of diagnostic and therapeutic nanomedicine agents in tumour tissues. The project aims to build on advanced tissue engineering principles and state-of-the-art micro-fabrication technologies to remove the limitation associated with animal studies and provide unprecedented mechanistic insights into th ....Vascularized tumour models to elucidate the delivery of nanomedicine agents. This inter-disciplinary project aims to develop advances in in vitro models aimed at elucidating the delivery and transport of diagnostic and therapeutic nanomedicine agents in tumour tissues. The project aims to build on advanced tissue engineering principles and state-of-the-art micro-fabrication technologies to remove the limitation associated with animal studies and provide unprecedented mechanistic insights into the delivery, transport and binding of nanomedicines into tumour tissues.Read moreRead less
New materials and structures for next generation optical fibres. A soft glass optical fibre capability of critical importance to Australia's industrial and scientific capability will be established. This facility addresses a range of the National Research Priorities, most notably Defence, and brings fundamentally important technology to Australia. The proposed research capability strategically complements existing Australian silica-based fibre expertise and infrastructure. The aim is to develop ....New materials and structures for next generation optical fibres. A soft glass optical fibre capability of critical importance to Australia's industrial and scientific capability will be established. This facility addresses a range of the National Research Priorities, most notably Defence, and brings fundamentally important technology to Australia. The proposed research capability strategically complements existing Australian silica-based fibre expertise and infrastructure. The aim is to develop soft glass fibres for defence applications, and to develop fibre-based solutions for emerging applications in bionanophotonics. A key attraction of the platform technology proposed is its adaptability for testing concepts without requiring the support of large-scale fabrication and production industries.Read moreRead less
Next generation easy-clean lenses by robust liquid-repellent nanotextures. This project aims to produce better performing self-cleaning lenses, which are less likely to get dirty and are easy to clean. It will develop water and oil repellent coatings with superior optical transparency and mechanical, solvent and UV stability for both hard coated and anti-reflection coated optical lenses. Engineering of stable, ultra-liquid repellent nanomaterials on transparent surfaces will create a foundation ....Next generation easy-clean lenses by robust liquid-repellent nanotextures. This project aims to produce better performing self-cleaning lenses, which are less likely to get dirty and are easy to clean. It will develop water and oil repellent coatings with superior optical transparency and mechanical, solvent and UV stability for both hard coated and anti-reflection coated optical lenses. Engineering of stable, ultra-liquid repellent nanomaterials on transparent surfaces will create a foundation of knowledge for the industrial development of the future generation of easy care coatings, with vast application potential.Read moreRead less
The development of super-toughened epoxies using a novel nanomaterial. Epoxy resins are widely used as structural adhesives and coatings in engineering structures. This project will address the problem of the intrinsic brittleness of epoxy by making it significantly tougher with superior performance and cost-effectiveness. Our technology for producing super-toughened epoxy will lead to a wide range of applications for new and existing products in the construction, automotive, aerospace, adhesive ....The development of super-toughened epoxies using a novel nanomaterial. Epoxy resins are widely used as structural adhesives and coatings in engineering structures. This project will address the problem of the intrinsic brittleness of epoxy by making it significantly tougher with superior performance and cost-effectiveness. Our technology for producing super-toughened epoxy will lead to a wide range of applications for new and existing products in the construction, automotive, aerospace, adhesive and microelectronics industries.Read moreRead less
Industrial Transformation Research Hubs - Grant ID: IH150100003
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,611,346.00
Summary
ARC Research Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation. ARC Research Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation. This research hub aims to provide the advanced materials industry with innovative solutions to tackle critical and complex challenges of national significance. The hub intends to leverage substantial existing and new investments to overcome fundamental scientific barriers and develop fit-for-purpose graphene products with and for its partners. Advanced materials, particul ....ARC Research Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation. ARC Research Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation. This research hub aims to provide the advanced materials industry with innovative solutions to tackle critical and complex challenges of national significance. The hub intends to leverage substantial existing and new investments to overcome fundamental scientific barriers and develop fit-for-purpose graphene products with and for its partners. Advanced materials, particularly graphene, are now considered promising for maintaining competitive advantages for industrial transformational progress; and advanced industries to drive prosperity where innovation underpins business to thrive globally. The anticipated impacts are long-term economic prosperity and growth.Read moreRead less
Industrial Transformation Research Hubs - Grant ID: IH210100025
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$4,379,165.00
Summary
ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials (AM2D). Australia holds large resources of critical 2D minerals – key enablers of several existing and emerging technologies in Energy Storage, Purification and Printed Electronics. The AM2D hub aims to provide a sophisticated environment for researchers and an industrial translation platform for manufacturers; a hub where leading academics, bright students, and industry partners come together to learn, apply, collaborate, innovate, a ....ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials (AM2D). Australia holds large resources of critical 2D minerals – key enablers of several existing and emerging technologies in Energy Storage, Purification and Printed Electronics. The AM2D hub aims to provide a sophisticated environment for researchers and an industrial translation platform for manufacturers; a hub where leading academics, bright students, and industry partners come together to learn, apply, collaborate, innovate, and deliver industry transformation in advanced manufacturing. Anticipated outcomes include the transformation of newly discovered materials into globally traded, high-value 2D products, enabling Australian industries to capture more wealth and jobs from this large and growing market.
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Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE110100223
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,000,000.00
Summary
Advanced in-situ electron microscope facility for research in alloys, nanomaterials, functional materials, magnetic materials and minerals. This advanced in situ electron microscope facility will provide Australia with a new and critical capability to understand and design technologically important materials. It will enable advances in the areas of energy, environment, transport, construction and mining.
The Nanotechnology Desalination Research Project - Low Energy Desalination Membranes. Population growth and global warming is rapidly increasing the strain placed on fresh water supplies. Environmentally sustainable solutions to this water shortage need to be found urgently. This project will develop new, low energy desalination technologies which can be powered by renewable energy sources, to enable desalination to be widely applied with low environmental impacts. It addresses several national ....The Nanotechnology Desalination Research Project - Low Energy Desalination Membranes. Population growth and global warming is rapidly increasing the strain placed on fresh water supplies. Environmentally sustainable solutions to this water shortage need to be found urgently. This project will develop new, low energy desalination technologies which can be powered by renewable energy sources, to enable desalination to be widely applied with low environmental impacts. It addresses several national priorities: Water - a critical resource; Transforming existing industries; Overcoming soil loss, salinity and acidity; Responding to climate change and variability; Frontier technologies and Advanced materials.Read moreRead less
Nanoparticle adsorption at air-water interfaces for foam stabilization. Pharmaceutical formulations and lightweight materials and processes such as mineral flotation and biocatalysis depend on the interactions between air bubbles and particles in water. This project will provide in-depth insight into how the physics and chemistry of the particle surfaces control the structure of the materials formed in those processes.