Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE190101176

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DE190101176

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

High-performance flame retardant polymer foams by bioinspired nanocoating. This project aims to develop high-performance flame retardant polymer foams by creating a flame-retardant nanocoating on their surfaces based utilising layer-by-layer assembly. Polymer foams are widely used as thermal insulation materials for modern buildings because of their low density and excellent heat insulation. However they are highly flammable, which poses a great fire threat to life and property. The flame retardancy, durability and wear-resistance of the resultant polymer foams will be tailored by manipulating the layer-by-layer construction parameters. The flame retardant polymer foams developed in this project will not only contribute to saving energy, but also to minimise the potential of fire hazards to life, property and the environment.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 10-06-2019

End Date: 20-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $407,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Composite and Hybrid Materials | Functional Materials | Polymers and Plastics | Materials Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Industrial Chemicals and Related Products not elsewhere classified | Plastic Products (incl. Construction Materials) |

Other Keywords

Composite and Hybrid Materials | Functional Materials | Industrial Chemicals and Related Products not elsewhere classified | Materials Engineering | Plastic Products (incl. Construction Materials) | Polymers and Plastics

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