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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/FT220100054
Funding Status
Active
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Funded Activity Summary
Sulfur-based materials for infrared optics and thermal imaging. This project aims to investigate novel sulfur polymers for use in infrared optics and thermal imaging. Current thermal imaging lenses are made in energy-intensive processes from expensive semiconductors and toxic chalcogenide glasses. In contrast, highly abundant elemental sulfur can be converted into polymers that are highly transparent to mid- and long-wave infrared light, providing a promising low-cost alternative. In developing this technology, expected outcomes include novel methods to manufacture polymers from low-cost sulfur and their use as lenses for thermal imaging. Significant benefits are expected, such as access to low-cost, recyclable materials for thermal imaging required in surveillance, diagnostics, and spectroscopy.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 10-2022
End Date: 10-2026
Funding Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships
Funding Amount: $1,039,924.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Macromolecular materials | Optical properties of materials | Organic chemical synthesis | Macromolecular and materials chemistry
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
