Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0881531

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0881531

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Molecular modelling of the structure and mechanical properties of clay-based polymer nanocomposites. Nanotechnology is one of the most rapidly growing areas in the 21st century. Its world market is expected to reach US$2.6 trillions in 2014, valued at 15% of global manufacturing output. The use of clay nanofillers as polymer reinforcement is an emerging cutting-edge research and of paramount importance in Australia in view of its heavy dependence on mineral industries. The project will tackle the core problems in this field. The research outcomes will lead to highly value-added mineral products and better process control. Furthermore, the application of polymer nanocomposites in automotive and packaging industries will significantly decrease energy consumption and CO2 emission, and increase the shelf-life for food and beverage.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 23-02-2012

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $255,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Composite Materials | Nanotechnology | Materials Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Plastic products (incl. Construction materials) | Polymeric materials (e.g. paints) |

Other Keywords

Composite Materials | Materials Engineering | Nanotechnology | Plastic products (incl. Construction materials) | Polymeric materials (e.g. paints)

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