Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0988099

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0988099

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Biosynthesis of multiple-nonmetal codoped titania nanoparticles for visible light photocatalysis. Nano-photocatalysts' are particles of very small size that can degrade organic wastes and harmful microorganisms, when exposed to light. Titania is the most commonly used photocatalyst, but the limitation with existing titania is that it is mainly active in ultraviolet (UV) light. UV-light cannot be used for indoor applications because UV is mutagenic and causes cancer. This project will use an eco-friendly approach to develop novel titania nanoparticles, which will be active in visible light. Success will lead to new options in the management of our organic wastes and wastewaters (global problems), plant disease control, clean clinical surroundings, and add value to our day-to-day products like self-cleaning windows, and textiles.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 31-12-2013

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $285,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Bioinorganic Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Environmental Chemistry (Incl. Atmospheric Chemistry) | Biotechnology Not Elsewhere Classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Environmental health | Chemical sciences |

Other Keywords

Bioinorganic Chemistry | Biotechnology Not Elsewhere Classified | Chemical sciences | Environmental Chemistry (Incl. Atmospheric Chemistry) | Environmental health | Inorganic Chemistry

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