Australian Laureate Fellowships - Grant ID: FL130100066
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$3,187,712.00
Summary
Understanding the Earth: a perspective from the science of advanced materials. The study of the properties of naturally occurring minerals and magmas under extreme conditions of high temperature and pressure is needed, for understanding the geological processes responsible for our mineral wealth. The same methods can also lead to improved design of new materials required for technological applications.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE120100076
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$155,000.00
Summary
The first Australian high pressure Synchrotron facility for geoscience research. In high-pressure mineral physics and chemistry, mineral properties, stress-strain relationships and processes like partial melting are applied to geophysical research about the deep Earth. This project will provide a large volume, high pressure capability at the Australian Synchrotron which will allow these mineral properties to be measured under conditions which simulate the deep earth.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE150100770
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$358,536.00
Summary
Solving the mystery of natural carbon mineralisation in Australian lakes. Some lakes, such as the Coorong lakes in South Australia, naturally sequester carbon dioxide in magnesium carbonate minerals. These minerals, which form in association with microorganisms in lake water, represent the safest possible long-term traps for carbon dioxide pollution. This project aims to determine the essential geochemical constraints on formation of magnesium carbonate minerals in the Coorong lakes, which are u ....Solving the mystery of natural carbon mineralisation in Australian lakes. Some lakes, such as the Coorong lakes in South Australia, naturally sequester carbon dioxide in magnesium carbonate minerals. These minerals, which form in association with microorganisms in lake water, represent the safest possible long-term traps for carbon dioxide pollution. This project aims to determine the essential geochemical constraints on formation of magnesium carbonate minerals in the Coorong lakes, which are unique natural laboratories for studying carbon dioxide sequestration. By delivering fundamental understanding of how microbial populations alter water chemistry for carbonate production, this project aims to inform the design of efficient and sustainable technologies for carbon dioxide sequestration that emulate natural processes in lakes.Read moreRead less
Understanding mineral reactivity using computer simulations at realistic pH. The results of fundamental environmental and technological processes such as the production of alumina and the management of mine wastes largely depend on careful controlling the conditions at which the chemical reactions occur. Throughout this project, atomistic simulations will be used to unravel the effects of pH on the stability of minerals and to improve our knowledge of the dissolution and re-precipitation mechani ....Understanding mineral reactivity using computer simulations at realistic pH. The results of fundamental environmental and technological processes such as the production of alumina and the management of mine wastes largely depend on careful controlling the conditions at which the chemical reactions occur. Throughout this project, atomistic simulations will be used to unravel the effects of pH on the stability of minerals and to improve our knowledge of the dissolution and re-precipitation mechanisms of these materials. A better understanding of the basic science underpinning minerals’ reactivity will eventually translate into the development of new technologies and contribute to helping Australia’s advancement in developing a sustainable future as well as environment preservation and remediation.Read moreRead less