Micropatterned polymer film coatings for the capture of water directly from the atmosphere. This project will produce micropatterned surface coatings that collect large amounts of water from the atmosphere. Through this technology, isolated and drought-prone regions of Australia will be able to partially satisfy their water supply needs, in a manner that is economically and environmentally sustainable.
Scalable and Applicable Nanostructured Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal with High Performance. Arsenic contamination in groundwater and drinking water affects over 100 million people worldwide and causes severe health problems. This project aims to use a recently patented technology to develop a new generation of adsorbents with controlled nanostructure and morphology for arsenic removal. The novel low-cost adsorbents are expected to have superior performance for the treatment of water containing ....Scalable and Applicable Nanostructured Adsorbents for Arsenic Removal with High Performance. Arsenic contamination in groundwater and drinking water affects over 100 million people worldwide and causes severe health problems. This project aims to use a recently patented technology to develop a new generation of adsorbents with controlled nanostructure and morphology for arsenic removal. The novel low-cost adsorbents are expected to have superior performance for the treatment of water containing arsenic at both high and low concentrations. The engineered products will be tested in high-throughput wastewater treatment in pharmaceutical factories and as a household drinking water treatment device. This project aims to bring economic and social benefits to Australian industry and improve the quality of life for people all over the world.Read moreRead less
Ion-beam synthesis of functional oxides for next generation memory devices. This project seeks to explore a low-temperature approach to stoichiometry control using direct oxide synthesis and defect-engineering based on ion-implantation, a routine semiconductor fabrication process. This has the potential to improve device manufacturability and functionality. In thin film form, transition metal oxides can be subjected to intense electric fields and exhibit characteristic resistance changes suitabl ....Ion-beam synthesis of functional oxides for next generation memory devices. This project seeks to explore a low-temperature approach to stoichiometry control using direct oxide synthesis and defect-engineering based on ion-implantation, a routine semiconductor fabrication process. This has the potential to improve device manufacturability and functionality. In thin film form, transition metal oxides can be subjected to intense electric fields and exhibit characteristic resistance changes suitable for non-volatile memory applications. However, their electrical response depends critically on stoichiometry and this must be precisely engineered for optimal device performance. This project aims to develop next-generation memory devices as a replacement for current flash memory. The proposed technology uses resistance changes in functional-oxides to store information, and offers the potential for smaller and faster memory.Read moreRead less
Controlling the forming and switching characteristics of non-volatile resistive memory devices using ion-implantation. This project will develop new techniques for improving the reliability and endurance of a new class of non-volatile memory devices for use in portable electronics and embedded electronic systems. Such developments are essential for the development of next-generation devices.
Next-generation solid-state batteries to drive an automotive revolution. This project seeks to design and fabricate new solid-state silicon electrodes for advanced high energy, high stability lithium batteries. It is anticipated that this project will generate new knowledge in the area of battery electrode materials through an innovative combination of a soft plastic crystal electrolyte with a highly conductive glass ceramic electrolyte. Expected outcomes of this project include a greater unders ....Next-generation solid-state batteries to drive an automotive revolution. This project seeks to design and fabricate new solid-state silicon electrodes for advanced high energy, high stability lithium batteries. It is anticipated that this project will generate new knowledge in the area of battery electrode materials through an innovative combination of a soft plastic crystal electrolyte with a highly conductive glass ceramic electrolyte. Expected outcomes of this project include a greater understanding of electrolyte properties and an increase in the electrode cycle stability. This should provide significant benefits, such as the development of a new high capacity battery to promote the uptake of electric vehicles and lower Australia's carbon footprint.Read moreRead less
Versatile dosimetry systems for radiotherapy and industrial applications: novel storage phosphor and associated reader technologies. Radiotherapy is an important procedure in the treatment of cancer, and it is essential that the radiation dosage can be accurately measured. This project will develop technology which will enable us to monitor radiation dosage in real time and very accurately. This will be of importance in medical science and also for industrial applications.
The development of flexible, graded plasma surface engineered coatings for superior interfacial performance. The next generation of intraocular lenses, medical devices to treat patients with cataracts, will be developed through application of advanced surface engineering technologies. These superior coated lenses will improve biocompatibility and function, leading to additional benefit for the forecasted 2.7 million Australians with cataracts by 2021.