Next generation material imaging, spectrometry and fabrication techniques. This project aims to solve a common, fundamental problem limiting the performance of mass spectrometers and high resolution electron microscopes: surface modification caused by unintended chemical reactions due to electron impact. The intended project outcomes will advance current understanding of electron restructuring of surfaces and open the door to next-generation material imaging, spectrometry and fabrication techniq ....Next generation material imaging, spectrometry and fabrication techniques. This project aims to solve a common, fundamental problem limiting the performance of mass spectrometers and high resolution electron microscopes: surface modification caused by unintended chemical reactions due to electron impact. The intended project outcomes will advance current understanding of electron restructuring of surfaces and open the door to next-generation material imaging, spectrometry and fabrication techniques. It will develop a superior detector for mass spectrometry and improve the imaging and nanofabrication capabilities of state-of-the-art electron microscopes. Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE210101883
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$403,948.00
Summary
Carbon-based catalysts for value-added chemicals from CO2 and sunlight . This project aims to address the problem of excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by utilizing newly designed - carbon architecture derived catalysts and constructing important integrated devices. The insights thus gained will generate new knowledge both in the chemical sciences of understanding the mechanism of carbon dioxide reduction on advanced carbon-based catalysts, and the engineering of effectively integrated d ....Carbon-based catalysts for value-added chemicals from CO2 and sunlight . This project aims to address the problem of excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by utilizing newly designed - carbon architecture derived catalysts and constructing important integrated devices. The insights thus gained will generate new knowledge both in the chemical sciences of understanding the mechanism of carbon dioxide reduction on advanced carbon-based catalysts, and the engineering of effectively integrated devices. The expected outcome of this project is a low-cost approach to the sustainable generation of clean and renewable value-added chemicals from carbon dioxide driven by sunlight, which provides significant benefits for human society in terms of clean energy and environmental protection.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE100100128
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$300,000.00
Summary
High performance analytical tools to strengthen clean energy research. High performance analytical tools are vital to the success of emerging research fields of national priority. By filling a gap in materials routine characterisation capabilities, the equipment requested will lead to major advances in fundamental and applied research aimed at carbon abatement and clean energy technologies. This includes technologies for clean energy generation by solar means and from decarbonised fossil fuels, ....High performance analytical tools to strengthen clean energy research. High performance analytical tools are vital to the success of emerging research fields of national priority. By filling a gap in materials routine characterisation capabilities, the equipment requested will lead to major advances in fundamental and applied research aimed at carbon abatement and clean energy technologies. This includes technologies for clean energy generation by solar means and from decarbonised fossil fuels, efficient energy storage systems, advanced fuel cells for electricity generation, and hydrogen as the universal energy vector. Advancement of these technologies will bring solutions to the grand challenges facing Australia and in turn benefit industry and society.
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