Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP210103654

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP210103654

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Force-mediated dynamic chemistry in hydrogels. This project aims to develop a new class of biomimetic material, where applied force modulates the chemistry and mechanics by incorporating mechanochemical responsive linkages in hydrogel networks. This work intends to generate new knowledge in the chemistry and mechanical properties of soft materials using an interdisciplinary approach involving synthesis, computational modelling, and mechanical analysis. Expected outcomes include novel hydrogel materials that are mechanochemically active, tough, and fatigue resistant, along with design criteria for force-activated molecule immobilisation and release expected to provide significant benefit forbiomedical applications, additive manufacturing, soft robotics and flexible electronics.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2021

End Date: 31-12-2023

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $428,914.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Synthesis of Materials | Biomaterials | Biomedical Engineering | Polymers and Plastics |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in Technology

Other Keywords

Biomaterials | Biomedical Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in Technology | Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences | Polymers and Plastics | Synthesis of Materials

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