Machining-induced damage mechanisms in KDP crystals. This project aims to produce damage-free potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) crystals. How machining-induced damage reduces these crystals’ property thresholds is unclear, which hinders the development of high performance devices relying on KDP. This project will use multi-scale modelling and in-situ experiments to research machining-induced damage in KDP. This project is expected to establish a knowledge base of machining-induced damage of K ....Machining-induced damage mechanisms in KDP crystals. This project aims to produce damage-free potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) crystals. How machining-induced damage reduces these crystals’ property thresholds is unclear, which hinders the development of high performance devices relying on KDP. This project will use multi-scale modelling and in-situ experiments to research machining-induced damage in KDP. This project is expected to establish a knowledge base of machining-induced damage of KDP crystals, important for high performance systems and materials sensitive to environmental conditions, including moisture and temperature.Read moreRead less
Solar Paint: Models and Mechanisms. Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) offer the tantalising prospect of renewable solar energy from low cost flexible printed coatings. However, several key scientific obstacles must be overcome before such devices become a commercial reality. In particular, nanoscale organisation of the active materials and their deposition from benign solvents must be achieved. This project will tackle the fundamental science required to print large area devices using water-based sol ....Solar Paint: Models and Mechanisms. Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) offer the tantalising prospect of renewable solar energy from low cost flexible printed coatings. However, several key scientific obstacles must be overcome before such devices become a commercial reality. In particular, nanoscale organisation of the active materials and their deposition from benign solvents must be achieved. This project will tackle the fundamental science required to print large area devices using water-based solar paint. These exciting new materials offer the possibility of both controlling nanoscale architecture and allowing large scale OPV production via simple, well established printing techniques, thus providing the first step towards the creation of an Australian OPV industry.Read moreRead less
Innovation for anchorage wedge manufacturing. The consumption of tendon anchorage wedges worldwide is in the billions every year, but their manufacturing process is inadequate. The revolutionary technology to be developed by this proposed research will enable the manufacturers to achieve a cost-effective eco-fabrication with minimal material and energy wastages.
Developing and modelling an additive process for three-dimensional micro-fabrication. This project aims to develop new scientific knowledge to govern the optimum design and use of a three-dimensional fabrication technology for the precision manufacturing of micro-structures. It will also gain a fundamental understanding of the fabrication process and develop new models for predicting and optimizing the process performance. The intended outcomes will increase Australia's international research st ....Developing and modelling an additive process for three-dimensional micro-fabrication. This project aims to develop new scientific knowledge to govern the optimum design and use of a three-dimensional fabrication technology for the precision manufacturing of micro-structures. It will also gain a fundamental understanding of the fabrication process and develop new models for predicting and optimizing the process performance. The intended outcomes will increase Australia's international research standing in precision and nano/micro manufacturing, while the new technology developed will fill a process gap in fabricating micro-structures and enable industry to quickly respond to market demand at commercially viable cost, particularly for small batch and customized products, and in dental, medical and electronics applications.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE150101687
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$340,000.00
Summary
Nanostructure Tailoring of Inorganic Membranes by Rapid Thermal Processing. This project aims to produce inorganic membranes with desired nanostructures using a Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) technique for gas separation applications. The key concept of the research is that the RTP will be able to achieve thin-film membrane layer with a finer microstructure and pore size control without heat stress-induced cracking. RTP aims to deliver superior membrane performance with less than 10 per cent of ....Nanostructure Tailoring of Inorganic Membranes by Rapid Thermal Processing. This project aims to produce inorganic membranes with desired nanostructures using a Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) technique for gas separation applications. The key concept of the research is that the RTP will be able to achieve thin-film membrane layer with a finer microstructure and pore size control without heat stress-induced cracking. RTP aims to deliver superior membrane performance with less than 10 per cent of the fabrication time compared to normal slow calcination. The outcomes of this new technology aims to make inorganic membranes a commercial reality and maximize the membrane manufacturing capability and productivity of petrochemcial, chemical and clean coal/energy industries.Read moreRead less
Condition-based maintenance optimisation for Australian sugar industry. The aim of this project is to develop innovative methodologies for the implementation of condition-based maintenance in the sugar milling industry. This is designed to optimise the allocation of limited maintenance resources and to significantly reduce the $350 million spent on maintenance in the industry each year. New methodologies will account for the seasonality of production and the complexity of allocating limited main ....Condition-based maintenance optimisation for Australian sugar industry. The aim of this project is to develop innovative methodologies for the implementation of condition-based maintenance in the sugar milling industry. This is designed to optimise the allocation of limited maintenance resources and to significantly reduce the $350 million spent on maintenance in the industry each year. New methodologies will account for the seasonality of production and the complexity of allocating limited maintenance resources across numerous equipment items and different production sites. The intended outcome of the project will improve the efficiency of maintenance and hence the global competitiveness of the Australian sugar industry.Read moreRead less
Modelling the cutting process and cutting performance in high-speed abrasive waterjet turning. This project will have a significant impact for the manufacturing industry by providing a new abrasive waterjet turning technology for producing highly reliable products from advanced, but difficult-to-machine, materials. It will also develop into a new branch of science by understanding the mechanics associated with the new turning process.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE140100003
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$280,000.00
Summary
Flexible forming facility for low cost light weight applications. Flexible forming facility for low-cost light-weight applications: This project will establish Australia’s first flexible roll forming facility. The facility will be unique in the world, being specifically designed to roll form the most advanced high strength alloys into complex three-dimensional shapes and investigate their material behaviour under a wide range of loading conditions. This technology represents a step change in com ....Flexible forming facility for low cost light weight applications. Flexible forming facility for low-cost light-weight applications: This project will establish Australia’s first flexible roll forming facility. The facility will be unique in the world, being specifically designed to roll form the most advanced high strength alloys into complex three-dimensional shapes and investigate their material behaviour under a wide range of loading conditions. This technology represents a step change in commercial processing and has the capacity to form materials with high strength and limited ductility. This will lead to the development of new techniques for the manufacture of new advanced materials including advanced high strength steels, composites, nano structured metals and light metal alloys for automotive and aerospace applications.Read moreRead less
A transformational approach to enabling the low cost fabrication of intricate titanium components. The high production cost of titanium components has been the central issue that inhibits the large-scale industrial applications of titanium and its alloys, despite their outstanding properties. This project aims to develop an innovative titanium hydride injection moulding process to enable the fabrication of intricate titanium components at low cost while ensuring excellent mechanical properties. ....A transformational approach to enabling the low cost fabrication of intricate titanium components. The high production cost of titanium components has been the central issue that inhibits the large-scale industrial applications of titanium and its alloys, despite their outstanding properties. This project aims to develop an innovative titanium hydride injection moulding process to enable the fabrication of intricate titanium components at low cost while ensuring excellent mechanical properties. The outcomes have the potential to transform the current manufacturing practice of small intricate titanium components for wide industrial applications. In addition, the project aims to create and deliver new advanced manufacturing technologies and skills urgently needed by the Australian industries for lifting productivity and economic growth.Read moreRead less
A fast, eco-friendly approach to the fabrication of low cost high performance titanium components. The purpose of this project is to develop an innovative manufacturing approach by which the cost of titanium components can be substantially reduced. This will significantly increase the commercial applications of titanium and its alloys.