Spinning Nanosheets for Versatile Applications. This project seeks to develop a highly versatile and innovative fibre spinning research platform for fabricating multifunctional hybrid fibres with unprecedented mechanical, electrical and electrochemical properties. The novel fibres to be produced can be assembled into macroscale architectures or be weaved into functional textiles that can feed into relevant technologies and Australian industries such as advanced textiles for wearable energy stora ....Spinning Nanosheets for Versatile Applications. This project seeks to develop a highly versatile and innovative fibre spinning research platform for fabricating multifunctional hybrid fibres with unprecedented mechanical, electrical and electrochemical properties. The novel fibres to be produced can be assembled into macroscale architectures or be weaved into functional textiles that can feed into relevant technologies and Australian industries such as advanced textiles for wearable energy storage and conversion, microelectrodes and sensors, and smart medical/biomedical platforms. More importantly, this project will have far reaching implications across a range of research disciplines, and ultimately sectors critical to Australia’s health, social, and economic future.Read moreRead less
Fibre-sized energy generators and storage in multi-functional fabrics. This project proposes to do away with conventional batteries for powering portable or wearable devices by developing wearable fabrics capable of energy generation. The outcome will be a robust fabric with the capability of powering wearable or portable devices in the communications, health-care, sports and defence industries.
Multifunctional Three-Dimensional Non-Crimp Fibre Preforms for Polymer Composites: Innovative High-Value Products for the Australian Textiles Industry. This project aims to develop a new three-dimensional (3D) weaving technology for fabricating multi-functional fabrics for advanced fibre-reinforced composites. 3D woven fabrics with low fibre waviness for high structural performance, integrally woven optical fibre sensors for loads monitoring and damage detection, and woven thermoplastic filament ....Multifunctional Three-Dimensional Non-Crimp Fibre Preforms for Polymer Composites: Innovative High-Value Products for the Australian Textiles Industry. This project aims to develop a new three-dimensional (3D) weaving technology for fabricating multi-functional fabrics for advanced fibre-reinforced composites. 3D woven fabrics with low fibre waviness for high structural performance, integrally woven optical fibre sensors for loads monitoring and damage detection, and woven thermoplastic filaments for self-healing aim to meet the emerging demands of industry for light-weight high-performance composites. This new technology aims to deliver to the Australian textiles and clothing industry a new capability in manufacturing carbon-fibre based fabrics as reinforcements in advanced composites, thus helping reinvigorate and realign an important Australian industry sector.Read moreRead less
The true potential and limitations of fibres. This project aims to understand the fibre spinning process of nanomaterials to identify their true potential and limitations in wearable applications. The project is expected to lead to multifunctional materials that allow design and production of smart functional fibres and textiles that store and convert energy and sense, monitor and respond to human activities and external environments. The project outcomes are expected to accelerate the transform ....The true potential and limitations of fibres. This project aims to understand the fibre spinning process of nanomaterials to identify their true potential and limitations in wearable applications. The project is expected to lead to multifunctional materials that allow design and production of smart functional fibres and textiles that store and convert energy and sense, monitor and respond to human activities and external environments. The project outcomes are expected to accelerate the transformation of the fibre industry, which will have far reaching implications across research disciplines and sectors critical to technology, health, social, and economic future.Read moreRead less
Understanding the composite structures and properties of wild silk cocoons. This project will reveal the secret of wild silk cocoon structures, which are very thin and light in weight, yet they can protect wild silkworms in very harsh environments. This new knowledge will lead to the development of nature inspired materials and structures for personal protection.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0668504
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$648,000.00
Summary
Real-time Observation of Thermal and Mechanical Response at the Nano Level. The requested facility is an electron microscope dedicated to observing, in real-time, the nano-scale mechanisms that control the response of materials to stress and temperature. The insight provided by this facility is needed for the development of the next generation of materials, particularly "nano" materials based on particles, fibres, whiskers, nano-tubes, thin films and other micro-formed parts. These materials wil ....Real-time Observation of Thermal and Mechanical Response at the Nano Level. The requested facility is an electron microscope dedicated to observing, in real-time, the nano-scale mechanisms that control the response of materials to stress and temperature. The insight provided by this facility is needed for the development of the next generation of materials, particularly "nano" materials based on particles, fibres, whiskers, nano-tubes, thin films and other micro-formed parts. These materials will underpin the next generation of technological advances and new applications such as nano-machines. The facility will also be used to train the future scientists who will develop these exciting new technologies.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE160100070
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$241,500.00
Summary
Automated Fibre Braiding Facility for Multifunctional Structural Materials. Automated fibre braiding facility for multifunctional structural materials:
This project seeks to establish an Australian automated braiding facility to create innovative fibrous materials with multiple functionalities. This facility aims to provide Australian researchers with the capabilities of high-speed, precision and versatility to radially braid single or multiple filament types including carbon, metal, optical, n ....Automated Fibre Braiding Facility for Multifunctional Structural Materials. Automated fibre braiding facility for multifunctional structural materials:
This project seeks to establish an Australian automated braiding facility to create innovative fibrous materials with multiple functionalities. This facility aims to provide Australian researchers with the capabilities of high-speed, precision and versatility to radially braid single or multiple filament types including carbon, metal, optical, natural, bio-inspired and bio-compatible fibres and filaments to create new materials with unique functional properties. The facility would be able to braid over multiple length scales spanning nanofibres to millimetre-sized filaments to create novel materials and shapes not possible using other processing techniques. Expected applications include new materials for building, self-healing, human protection and biomedicine. Read moreRead less