Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP230101407

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP230101407

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Synthesising novel phases of carbon by shear-induced phase transformations. Carbon forms the hardest known solids and offers the opportunity for new materials with outstanding properties. The aim of this project is to establish a new technology for synthesising dense, diamond-like carbon materials without the need for high temperatures. The approach uses shear stress caused by non-hydrostatic compressions to drive phase changes in solids. Guided by modelling and using novel experimental techniques, this project seeks to understand and then exploit this remarkable phase change phenomenon. Expected outcomes include hard and tough coatings for high performance tools, impermeable encapsulations to enhance the longevity of bionic implants and a possible explanation for the mystery of deep earthquakes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-10-2023

End Date: 01-10-2026

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $573,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Structural properties of condensed matter | Macromolecular and materials chemistry | Theory and design of materials | Functional materials |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Expanding Knowledge In the Physical Sciences | Functional materials | Integrated Circuits and Devices | Macromolecular and materials chemistry | Primary Mining and Extraction of Minerals Not Elsewhere Classified | Structural properties of condensed matter | Theory and design of materials

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