Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0557895
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Single molecule actuators. The study of actuation processes in single molecules will lead to the development of improved advanced materials for Australian industry and, ultimately, to the more futuristic and exciting nanotechnologies. The research will improve our understanding of how polymer artificial muscles function, so that these materials can be further developed to meet the demand from industry. Applications include biomedical devices, robotic applicators and various machine parts. In addition, the research will also contribute to one of the greatest promises of nanotechnology: the development of molecular machines. We will demonstrate the mechanical forces and movements possible from single molecules so that the design of useful nano-machines can begin.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2005
End Date: 12-2009
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $250,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Polymers | Biomaterials | Materials Engineering | Physical Chemistry Of Macromolecules
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Plastic products (incl. Construction materials) | Polymeric materials (e.g. paints) |
