Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0345964

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0345964

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Novel biomaterials from improved understanding of the structure of starch. The microstructure of starch, comprising two polymers of glucose: amylose (linear, except for a few long branches) and amylopectin (with a complex tree-like architecture), is described by a high-dimensional function. This project examines simplified measures of the full microstructure, such as the distribution of lengths if all links were cut, and also properties which depend on the full architecture, such as viscoelastic response and adhesion. Theory, simulation and neural networks will be used to guide experiments to elucidate which partial structure measures control which property. Outcomes will include means of helping biotechnology create improved biomaterials, and plant breeders to improve food quality.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2003

End Date: 31-12-2005

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $162,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Botany Not Elsewhere Classified | Biomaterials | Characterisation Of Macromolecules

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Paper products | Rice | Primary plant products not elsewhere classified |

Other Keywords

Biomaterials | Botany Not Elsewhere Classified | Characterisation Of Macromolecules | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Paper products | Primary plant products not elsewhere classified | Rice

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