Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE180100007

Funded Activity Summary

A modular toolbox of novel polymer nanorods for better tissue penetration. This project aims to establish a suite of design parameters to provide new avenues for understanding and manipulating tissue infiltration by future therapeutic nanoparticles. The project expects to develop an innovative technology that allows independent control over nanoparticle geometry, functionality, and mechanical and surface properties. This level of control over the synthesis of polymer nanoparticles with distinct physicochemical properties will enable precise adjustment and investigation of discrete particle properties. The project will reshape fundamental knowledge of nanoparticle design by demonstrating the centrality of particle shape, stiffness, and heterogeneity. The outcomes will significantly advance the science of polymer nanoparticle synthesis control, aiding the development of novel and more effective polymer nano-therapeutics.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2018

End Date: 31-12-2020

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $386,500.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nanomaterials | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Synthesis of Materials | Nanochemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Polymeric Materials (e.g. Paints) |

Other Keywords

Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Nanochemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry | Nanomaterials | Polymeric Materials (e.g. Paints) | Synthesis of Materials

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