Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE220100816
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$430,000.00
Summary
Liquid Metal Nano Metallurgy by Controlled Phase Transition Thermodynamics. The phase transformation thermodynamics of post-transition metals, which form low-melting-point alloys, remain largely unknown. This project aims to explore low-energy metallurgy pathways enabled by liquid metals to discover such dynamics. The strategy is to harvest structured/crystalline materials by incorporating target metal species into liquid metal solvents and stimulating autonomous phase separation and pattern for ....Liquid Metal Nano Metallurgy by Controlled Phase Transition Thermodynamics. The phase transformation thermodynamics of post-transition metals, which form low-melting-point alloys, remain largely unknown. This project aims to explore low-energy metallurgy pathways enabled by liquid metals to discover such dynamics. The strategy is to harvest structured/crystalline materials by incorporating target metal species into liquid metal solvents and stimulating autonomous phase separation and pattern formation during phase transition. Contemporary instruments and technologies will be employed to achieve active control of these fundamental processes at different scales. The expected outcomes will reveal new insights in traditional metallurgy as well as extend metallurgical concepts to electronics, optics, and catalysis.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE210100025
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$468,000.00
Summary
Electron microscopy facilities for in-situ materials characterisation. This project aims to significantly strengthen our national capability in high resolution in-situ transmission electron microscopy through the introduction of special in-situ specimen holders and an imaging detector. The project expects to advance knowledge critical for the design of advanced materials with outstanding properties. Expected outcomes of this project will provide critical support for thorough understanding of how ....Electron microscopy facilities for in-situ materials characterisation. This project aims to significantly strengthen our national capability in high resolution in-situ transmission electron microscopy through the introduction of special in-situ specimen holders and an imaging detector. The project expects to advance knowledge critical for the design of advanced materials with outstanding properties. Expected outcomes of this project will provide critical support for thorough understanding of how the microstructures of materials affect their mechanical, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties and will facilitate strategic collaborations among Australian scientists. This should promote Australia’s global leadership in materials research and advanced manufacturing.Read moreRead less
Liquid Metal for quench detection sensors and low resistance joints. This project aims to develop next-generation liquid metal-based superconducting joints and quench detection sensors to enable superconducting magnets to operate in “persistent mode”. This would make a significant contribution to improving the safety and performance of superconducting coil systems at a reduced cost. Furthermore, intelligent features will be formulated to prevent hazardous and inefficient operating conditions. Th ....Liquid Metal for quench detection sensors and low resistance joints. This project aims to develop next-generation liquid metal-based superconducting joints and quench detection sensors to enable superconducting magnets to operate in “persistent mode”. This would make a significant contribution to improving the safety and performance of superconducting coil systems at a reduced cost. Furthermore, intelligent features will be formulated to prevent hazardous and inefficient operating conditions. The expected outcome is that an advanced superconducting coil system with improved stability and safety is delivered with newly developed liquid metal-based materials and relevant fabrication techniques.Read moreRead less
Functional Strontium Phosphate Coated Magnesium Alloys For ?Orthopaedic Use. This project aims to develop a functional strontium-release surface on magnesium-based orthopaedic implants to suppress the rapid degradation rate of magnesium, facilitate new bone formation and ultimately shorten the healing process. The development of practical, bone-favourable and degradation-inhibiting surfaces for magnesium implants are in demand and can bring significant patient benefits. The project seeks to esta ....Functional Strontium Phosphate Coated Magnesium Alloys For ?Orthopaedic Use. This project aims to develop a functional strontium-release surface on magnesium-based orthopaedic implants to suppress the rapid degradation rate of magnesium, facilitate new bone formation and ultimately shorten the healing process. The development of practical, bone-favourable and degradation-inhibiting surfaces for magnesium implants are in demand and can bring significant patient benefits. The project seeks to establish an understanding of the formation mechanisms of strontium-releasing coatings and determine the critical release rate of strontium to activate bone cell responses.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE210101162
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$395,000.00
Summary
Nanomanipulation of Liquid Metal Interfaces via Polyphenol Assembly. This project aims to explore natural polyphenols to functionalise liquid metal (such as gallium and its alloys) nanoparticles via a coordination-driven self-assembly process. This will advance our current understanding of the interfacial chemistry involved in liquid metal processing toward the synthesis of diverse functional systems. It is expected that such a unique combination will result in hybrid nanostructures possessing s ....Nanomanipulation of Liquid Metal Interfaces via Polyphenol Assembly. This project aims to explore natural polyphenols to functionalise liquid metal (such as gallium and its alloys) nanoparticles via a coordination-driven self-assembly process. This will advance our current understanding of the interfacial chemistry involved in liquid metal processing toward the synthesis of diverse functional systems. It is expected that such a unique combination will result in hybrid nanostructures possessing synergistic properties with potential applications in conductive surface patterning, toxic metal detection and solar steam generation. The developed strategies to manipulate liquid metal interfaces with ubiquitous natural compounds will lay the foundation for future investigations across diverse scientific disciplines.Read moreRead less