Australian Laureate Fellowships - Grant ID: FL160100089
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,600,796.00
Summary
In situ electron microscopy toward new materials and applications. In situ electron microscopy toward new materials and applications. This project aims to develop materials for structural and green energy applications, using spatially-resolved, dynamic in situ transmission electron microscopy to research fundamental mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, optoelectronic and photovoltaic properties of diverse nanostructures. These techniques measure nanomaterial (one-dimensional nanotubes and n ....In situ electron microscopy toward new materials and applications. In situ electron microscopy toward new materials and applications. This project aims to develop materials for structural and green energy applications, using spatially-resolved, dynamic in situ transmission electron microscopy to research fundamental mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, optoelectronic and photovoltaic properties of diverse nanostructures. These techniques measure nanomaterial (one-dimensional nanotubes and nanowires and two-dimensional graphene-like nanosheets) response to external stimuli, including mechanical, electrical, optical and thermal stimuli. Anticipated outcomes are new ultralight and superstrong structural composites and ‘green-energy’ nanomaterials, such as solar cells, touch panels, batteries, supercapacitors, field-effect transistors, light sensors and displays.Read moreRead less
Interactions between linear and interfacial crystalline defects and their impact on mechanical properties in nanostructured metals and alloys. The project aims to apply in-situ deformation transmission electron microscopy to investigate the interactions among crystalline defects in nanostructured metallic materials and to explore the effect of the interactions on mechanical properties. The results will guide the structural design of nanomaterials with superior mechanical properties.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE120100036
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$440,000.00
Summary
National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities. This project will establish six complementary transmission electron microscope (TEM) facilities at various locations. The establishment of the facilities will be a key step in developing advanced capacity in Australia and will support ground-breaking research in diverse material systems for various high-performing applications, including electronics, optoelectronics, light metals, biomaterials, energy, and environment.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE120100035
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$200,000.00
Summary
Joint processing facility for the production of far-from-equilibrium alloy structures. One of today’s research frontiers is to design materials with tailored physical, chemical and mechanical properties which would be suitable for new uses. Equipment for melt spinning and high-pressure torsion will be used to process materials to achieve novel microstructures. These will pave the way to new types of advanced materials for future applications in lightweight transport, energy technologies and biom ....Joint processing facility for the production of far-from-equilibrium alloy structures. One of today’s research frontiers is to design materials with tailored physical, chemical and mechanical properties which would be suitable for new uses. Equipment for melt spinning and high-pressure torsion will be used to process materials to achieve novel microstructures. These will pave the way to new types of advanced materials for future applications in lightweight transport, energy technologies and biomaterials.Read moreRead less
Multimodal nanostructured metals and alloys with high tensile ductility and strength. This project will develop a new class of advanced multimodal nanostructured materials that have high tensile ductility, strength, and excellent fracture toughness. This work is important for the transportation industry as the new materials provide potential in creating lightweight structures, leading to the reduction of carbon dioxide emission.