Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0881700

Funded Activity Summary

High-resolution In-situ Characterisation of the Vapour-deposition Growth, the Structures and the Plasmonic Properties of Metallic Nanostructures. This project will examine the atomic-scale nucleation and growth of metallic nanostructures in the transmission electron microscope, and will use electron spectroscopy to reveal the relationship between nanoscale morphology and key optical properties. The resulting insights into the kinetics and thermodynamics of nanostructural nucleation and growth will be vital for the design and synthesis of nanomaterials through vapour deposition processes. The project also will provide a deep understanding of the origin of the surface plasmon resonances of metallic nanostructures, which will provide the basis for development of advanced materials for applications in solid-state lighting, electronics, sensors and other technologies.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 28-02-2008

End Date: 28-02-2013

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $300,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Materials Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Nanotechnology | Nanotechnology | Condensed Matter Physics—Other

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Fabricated metal products not elsewhere classified | Precious metals (e.g. refined bullion, wire and strip) | Physical sciences |

Other Keywords

Condensed Matter Physics—Other | Fabricated metal products not elsewhere classified | Materials Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Nanotechnology | Physical sciences | Precious metals (e.g. refined bullion, wire and strip)

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