Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0211044

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0211044

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Ceramic matrix nanocomposites. Using a novel process developed by the applicant, this project will create and study ceramic matrix nanocomposites of two types: (i) those in which the nanoparticles are homogeneously distributed in alumina and (ii) functionally-graded nanocomposites of controlled heterogeneity, that is, nanocomposites in which the nanoparticles are distributed heterogeneously in glass. Homogeneous nanocomposites of alumina are potentially of great importance to the mining industry as they can increase the toughness and wear resistance of mining components. Heterogeneous nanocomposities have the potential to revolutionise the dental restoration industry by combining greatly increased toughness with the aesthetic benefit of controllable translucency.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-01-2002

End Date: 31-01-2005

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $167,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Composite Materials | Ceramics | Materials Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Ceramics |

Other Keywords

Ceramics | Composite Materials | Materials Engineering

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