Novel Hybrid Inorganic Nanoparticles for Effective siRNA Delivery to Neurons. This project will lead to a more efficient and reliable drug delivery system to treat Huntington's disease. The insights and technology gained from this project will be directly applicable for many human diseases, both within and outside the central nervous system. This project will make a major contribution to the ARC's goal of maintaining good health and promises to significantly reduce the financial and psychologica ....Novel Hybrid Inorganic Nanoparticles for Effective siRNA Delivery to Neurons. This project will lead to a more efficient and reliable drug delivery system to treat Huntington's disease. The insights and technology gained from this project will be directly applicable for many human diseases, both within and outside the central nervous system. This project will make a major contribution to the ARC's goal of maintaining good health and promises to significantly reduce the financial and psychological burdens to patients' family and community. This project will encourage inter-disciplinary approaches to research and train highly skilled researchers both in neuroscience and nanobiotechnology to advance Australia's industrial competitiveness.Read moreRead less
Development of smart material for the adsorption of oil spills on roads. The cost of road fuel spills in both Australia and worldwide is enormous. The research objective is to develop an admixture suitable for the absorption/adsorption of fuel and oil from road spills. The material will be designed to be contained within a fabric. The innovation is the application of the admixture in the form of a carpet, which is designed as easily used, non-toxic, recyclable and environmentally friendly. T ....Development of smart material for the adsorption of oil spills on roads. The cost of road fuel spills in both Australia and worldwide is enormous. The research objective is to develop an admixture suitable for the absorption/adsorption of fuel and oil from road spills. The material will be designed to be contained within a fabric. The innovation is the application of the admixture in the form of a carpet, which is designed as easily used, non-toxic, recyclable and environmentally friendly. The application is rapid. The successful development of the material has enormous economic benefits to Australia, providing a new industry with many employees. This new industry has the potential to bring great wealth to Australia.Read moreRead less
Composite Mesoporous Solids of TiO2 Nano-Crystals and Silicate as Photo-catalysts for Degradation of Organic Contaminants in Water. TiO2 photo-catalysis is a promising advanced technique for breaking down organic contaminants and bacteria in water and air. This project will develop a novel class of photo-catalysts, the composite meosporous compounds of anatase and layered clay, by combining templated synthesis and pillaring techniques. They will exhibit a high photo-catalytic efficiency with sup ....Composite Mesoporous Solids of TiO2 Nano-Crystals and Silicate as Photo-catalysts for Degradation of Organic Contaminants in Water. TiO2 photo-catalysis is a promising advanced technique for breaking down organic contaminants and bacteria in water and air. This project will develop a novel class of photo-catalysts, the composite meosporous compounds of anatase and layered clay, by combining templated synthesis and pillaring techniques. They will exhibit a high photo-catalytic efficiency with superior properties for practical operations because of the framework of large porosity arising from the arrangement of discrete anatase nano-particles within the silicate layers. The project involves mostly fundamental research into material synthesis, colloid and surface chemistry and photo-catalysis, and aims to develop advanced techniques for water treatment.Read moreRead less