Understanding the role of catalysts in the epitaxial growth of multinary III-V semiconductor nanowires and nanowire heterostructures. This project will address a bottle-neck problem in the nanowire community. The outcomes of this project will provide new knowledge in nanoscience and guidelines for the development of nanowire-based nanodevices and nanosystems. This is strategically important to place Australia at the forefront of developments on nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE200100032
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$600,000.00
Summary
Advanced Multifunctional Electro-Opto-Magneto-Mechanical Analysis Platform. This project aims to build an advanced multi-functional Electro-Opto-Magneto-Mechanical analysis platform for characterizing nanomaterials and micro-/nano-scale devices. This platform expects to provide rich and unique characterization capabilities (electrical, optical, magnetic and mechanical) for hybrid devices with low temperature and high vacuum environment. The expected outcomes include multidisciplinary research co ....Advanced Multifunctional Electro-Opto-Magneto-Mechanical Analysis Platform. This project aims to build an advanced multi-functional Electro-Opto-Magneto-Mechanical analysis platform for characterizing nanomaterials and micro-/nano-scale devices. This platform expects to provide rich and unique characterization capabilities (electrical, optical, magnetic and mechanical) for hybrid devices with low temperature and high vacuum environment. The expected outcomes include multidisciplinary research collaborations and a wide range of next-generation technologies including non-invasive medical instruments, wearable devices, communication, quantum information systems and energy storage solutions. This should enable local design and construction of hybrid devices and advance the growth of local high-technology industries.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE150100006
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,060,000.00
Summary
Ultra-high resolution focussed ion beam facility for Western Australia. Ultra-high resolution focussed ion beam facility: An ultra-high resolution dual beam facility (incorporating ion and electron beams) will provide 3D imaging, site-specific analysis and nano-machining to a wide range of internationally recognised Australian researchers across a broad spectrum of disciplines in the geosciences, engineering, biological and physical sciences. Providing critically needed access to this world-clas ....Ultra-high resolution focussed ion beam facility for Western Australia. Ultra-high resolution focussed ion beam facility: An ultra-high resolution dual beam facility (incorporating ion and electron beams) will provide 3D imaging, site-specific analysis and nano-machining to a wide range of internationally recognised Australian researchers across a broad spectrum of disciplines in the geosciences, engineering, biological and physical sciences. Providing critically needed access to this world-class infrastructure is expected to advance international competitiveness, leading to high-impact outcomes in smart materials, nanotechnology, bioscience, and geoscience, including support for the Australian resources sector.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE170100140
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,050,000.00
Summary
A multiple ion beam facility for microscopy and nanofabrication. This project aims to establish a powerful multiple ion beam system for nanoscience research. The demand for customised therapies, secure communication and efficient energy harvesting prompts the development of nanoscale devices that can interface and interact with the environment: nanotechnology systems with fully functional sensors, detectors, energy and data processing modules. This project would increase the ability to observe a ....A multiple ion beam facility for microscopy and nanofabrication. This project aims to establish a powerful multiple ion beam system for nanoscience research. The demand for customised therapies, secure communication and efficient energy harvesting prompts the development of nanoscale devices that can interface and interact with the environment: nanotechnology systems with fully functional sensors, detectors, energy and data processing modules. This project would increase the ability to observe and manipulate the structure of materials at the nanometre length-scale. This project is expected to boost Australia’s research capacity in nanoscience and develop materials for nanoelectronics, energy and the environment, and structural materials. These outcomes will benefit Australia’s capacity to develop advanced manufacturing industries.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE100100121
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,000,000.00
Summary
An analytical transmission electron microscope for the investigation of functional materials, earth processes and novel condensed matter. Sustainablity depends on the delivery of clean energy, pristine water and air, and the manufacture of consumer products with small environmental footprints. Modelling long-term impacts requires an understanding of the hydro-geological cycles. The technologies are well known—efficient electronics, fuel cells, lightweight composites, and so on—but delivery is ....An analytical transmission electron microscope for the investigation of functional materials, earth processes and novel condensed matter. Sustainablity depends on the delivery of clean energy, pristine water and air, and the manufacture of consumer products with small environmental footprints. Modelling long-term impacts requires an understanding of the hydro-geological cycles. The technologies are well known—efficient electronics, fuel cells, lightweight composites, and so on—but delivery is not straightforward. It is clear, however, that novel materials manipulated at fine scales will be key. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) guides the development of sustainable technologies. The new TEM facility at ANU will accelerate current studies, by enhancing the materials research portfolio, and extending national and international collaborations in materials, geological and earth sciences.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE200100033
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,200,000.00
Summary
In situ Environmental Electron Microscope Facility. This project aims to establish an In situ Environmental Electron Microscope Facility to characterise real-time and dynamic changes in nanomaterials at the atomic scale. We will combine a cutting-edge 'in situ' gas/heating/electrical bias holder with new camera and analysis technology on a transmission electron microscope. This facility will be a sophisticated suite of equipment that will innovate and transform microscopy in Australia to image s ....In situ Environmental Electron Microscope Facility. This project aims to establish an In situ Environmental Electron Microscope Facility to characterise real-time and dynamic changes in nanomaterials at the atomic scale. We will combine a cutting-edge 'in situ' gas/heating/electrical bias holder with new camera and analysis technology on a transmission electron microscope. This facility will be a sophisticated suite of equipment that will innovate and transform microscopy in Australia to image structural and compositional changes of materials under stimuli at a speed and resolution previously unachievable. This project will drive pioneering research in the fields of Materials Science, Chemistry and Catalysis to solve problems in advanced manufacturing, energy, technology and the environment.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE170100087
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,100,000.00
Summary
Plasma-focused ion beam for nanoscale characterisation of materials. This project aims to enable research programmes in functional materials to characterise materials using xenon-plasma focused ion beam (FIB) instrumentation. The plasma FIB, with its fast milling speeds across large areas, will enable new three-dimensional imaging experiments and types of transmission electron microscopy samples. This will have applications in engineering, photovoltaics and environmental geosciences, which all n ....Plasma-focused ion beam for nanoscale characterisation of materials. This project aims to enable research programmes in functional materials to characterise materials using xenon-plasma focused ion beam (FIB) instrumentation. The plasma FIB, with its fast milling speeds across large areas, will enable new three-dimensional imaging experiments and types of transmission electron microscopy samples. This will have applications in engineering, photovoltaics and environmental geosciences, which all need to analyse materials on a nanometre scale.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE140100075
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$580,000.00
Summary
Next Generation Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility. Next generation small angle X-ray scattering facility: The ability to determine the nanostructure of bulk materials is of utmost importance in an array of cutting-edge research fields. A state-of-the-art small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) facility will address this for a wide range of materials covering a diverse range of research topics such as energy storage materials, catalytic species, drug delivery systems, protein structures, biologic ....Next Generation Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility. Next generation small angle X-ray scattering facility: The ability to determine the nanostructure of bulk materials is of utmost importance in an array of cutting-edge research fields. A state-of-the-art small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) facility will address this for a wide range of materials covering a diverse range of research topics such as energy storage materials, catalytic species, drug delivery systems, protein structures, biological membranes, medical diagnostics and therapy, magnetic nanosystems, polymers, novel technologies for the clean utilisation of biomass, and minerals processing. The facility will underpin a range of current and planned multidisciplinary research programs leading to vital nanostructural information and innovative research solutions.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE100100048
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$340,000.00
Summary
Nanoscale optical microscopy facility. The optical microscope has enabled us to see micro-objects, leading to revolutionary discoveries in medicine and natural sciences. However, the smallest object resolved by a microscope is limited by the wavelength of light. To see nanoscale objects smaller than the wavelength, a new tool for nano-imaging is needed. This project will establish a nanoscale optical microscopy facility that will reveal the topology and true colours of the nano-objects. Such inf ....Nanoscale optical microscopy facility. The optical microscope has enabled us to see micro-objects, leading to revolutionary discoveries in medicine and natural sciences. However, the smallest object resolved by a microscope is limited by the wavelength of light. To see nanoscale objects smaller than the wavelength, a new tool for nano-imaging is needed. This project will establish a nanoscale optical microscopy facility that will reveal the topology and true colours of the nano-objects. Such information, achieved through spectroscopic analysis of the light emitted or scattered at the nanoscale, will uncover some of the most fundamental aspects of the nanoworld, leading to cutting-edge scientific discoveries and important industrial applications in photonics and solar energy.Read moreRead less