Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0451662

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0451662

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Porous silicon biosensor for rapid detection of water-borne contaminants. We have recently demonstrated the rapid degradation of porous silicon by certain transition metal complexes known as biomimetic catalysts. The catalysed degradation forms the basis of a new sensor principle where the porous layer serves as matrix, transducer and signal amplification stage. Using this mechanism, we will develop a biosensor for the rapid detection of contaminants (toxins etc.) in water resources. Reservoir water treatment today is reactive rather than preventive because current analysis is slow. Our biosensor can be turned into a field kit to improve water quality management and prevent acts of deliberate sabotage to the water supply.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2004

End Date: 30-06-2007

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $195,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Supramolecular Chemistry | Diagnostic Applications | Analytical Chemistry | Sensor (Chemical And Bio-) Technology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Diagnostic methods | Electricity, gas and water services and utilities |

Other Keywords

Analytical Chemistry | Diagnostic Applications | Diagnostic methods | Electricity, gas and water services and utilities | Sensor (Chemical And Bio-) Technology | Supramolecular Chemistry

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