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| Nanoparticles |
| | Prof. Rose Amal
The nanoparticles program focuses on innovative approaches and improved methods to tailor make nanoparticles and nanocoatings of desired properties for sustainable environment and energy applications. Studies on the interaction, packing and flow properties of nanoparticles will also be undertaken in order to understand and control manufacturing on both microscopic and macroscopic scales. This program draws upon complementary expertise of researchers from Australian and overseas institutions (UNSW, UQ, CSIRO, ETH-Zurich). |
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| Nanotubes |
| | Dr. Ying Chen Carbon
The aims of the nanotubes program are to provide a fundamental understanding of the formation mechanisms of carbon nanotubes in a new thermo-mechanical process and to investigate the characterisation of carbon nanotubes and their application in items such as nanofibres and Lithium-ion batteries. The projects on synthesis will also supply nanotube samples for the application studies because applications will require high quality nanotubes.
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| Nanostructured films and membranes |
| | Dr. Ian Gentle
Research in this program focuses on designing nanostructured organic films and membranes for fuel cell applications.
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| Nanobiomaterials and nanocomposite materials |
| | Prof. Matt Trau
Research in this program has two main areas of focus: nanocomposite biomaterials for orthopaedic, cardiovascular and tissue engineering applications and nanoporous metal oxides for catalytic applications such as hydrogen production; novel catalyst for gas to liquid conversion. |
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| Computational Material Science |
| | Prof. Sean Smith
The computational program encompasses four projects relating to the characterisation of and interrelations between molecular structure, particulate/granular structure, function/properties and processing of nanomaterials. These projects are predominantly computational, but are also necessarily interwoven with applications and projects across the other programs. The delivery of this program will be aided by strategic fellowship support from the institutional contributions.
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