Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0877428

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0877428

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Synthesis of functionalised metal oxide beads with hierarchical pores for radionuclide and metal sequestration. The central aim of this project is to fabricate nanostructured materials to address the worldwide issue of nuclear waste. These novel materials, with tailored porosity and surface functionality, will decrease both radioactive waste volume and the potential for environmental risk. The collaboration between the Caruso group at the University of Melbourne and the Luca group at ANSTO will educate more scientists and students in the areas of nuclear science and engineering, and the environmental impact of nuclear power generators. Such expertise is currently in high demand around the world, thereby enhancing Australia's position in the global nuclear field.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 30-12-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $428,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nanotechnology | Transition Metal Chemistry | Ceramics | Materials Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Conservation and efficiency | Energy transformation | Chemical sciences |

Other Keywords

Ceramics | Chemical sciences | Conservation and efficiency | Energy transformation | Materials Engineering | Nanotechnology | Transition Metal Chemistry

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