Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE240100092
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,100,000.00
Summary
Quantum microscopy facility for ultrasensitive nanoscale magnetic imaging. Investigations of 2D and van der Waals materials, biological samples, energy materials, and quantum devices on the nano- and microscale are revolutionising medicine, communications, information technology, energy production and storage by virtue of new phenomena. The new quantum microscopy facility will enable state-of-the-art capabilities in mapping chemical, magnetic, optical, electronic, and spectral properties, provid ....Quantum microscopy facility for ultrasensitive nanoscale magnetic imaging. Investigations of 2D and van der Waals materials, biological samples, energy materials, and quantum devices on the nano- and microscale are revolutionising medicine, communications, information technology, energy production and storage by virtue of new phenomena. The new quantum microscopy facility will enable state-of-the-art capabilities in mapping chemical, magnetic, optical, electronic, and spectral properties, providing cutting-edge tools that will enable breakthroughs in both existing and future multi-disciplinary projects in photonics, quantum devices, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, biotechnology, and energy technology as key drivers of the new economy in Australia.Read moreRead less
Engineered topological nanostructures – a new frontier in materials design. The aim of engineering and utilising topological defects such as domain walls and and skyrmions in functional materials is currently receiving tremendous attention. Their significance lies in a plethora of fascinating phenomena for fundamental research and future technological applications in nanoelectronics. One frontier area of research is negative capacitance nanoelectronics using such materials, carrying the prospect ....Engineered topological nanostructures – a new frontier in materials design. The aim of engineering and utilising topological defects such as domain walls and and skyrmions in functional materials is currently receiving tremendous attention. Their significance lies in a plethora of fascinating phenomena for fundamental research and future technological applications in nanoelectronics. One frontier area of research is negative capacitance nanoelectronics using such materials, carrying the prospect of revolutionizing ultralow energy electronics, which will be developed here. The project's expected outcomes are new concepts for the synthesis and design of topological nanostructures for such applications. The utilization of these materials will benefit efficient controllable functionality for future nanoelectronics.Read moreRead less
Programmable Ferroelectric Nanoelectronics for In-memory Computing. The project aims to explore and develop the next-generation ferroelectric memory addressing the energy and speed issues of computers. Modern digital computers are notoriously energy consuming and slow, especially, when performing data-intensive tasks, e.g. identifying images and making decisions. This gap will be bridged by advancing novel ferroelectric quantum memory concepts and prototypes. Expected outcomes include new memory ....Programmable Ferroelectric Nanoelectronics for In-memory Computing. The project aims to explore and develop the next-generation ferroelectric memory addressing the energy and speed issues of computers. Modern digital computers are notoriously energy consuming and slow, especially, when performing data-intensive tasks, e.g. identifying images and making decisions. This gap will be bridged by advancing novel ferroelectric quantum memory concepts and prototypes. Expected outcomes include new memory design, material principles and ferroelectric devices capable of not only storing huge amounts of data but also instant fast processing and brain like learning. Project benefits include high performance hardware solutions for Artificial Intelligence and Big data boosting Australian quantum technology and industries.Read moreRead less
Giant magnetic-thermoelectricity in topological materials . This project aims to explore magnetic field-induced exotic thermoelectricity in emerging topological materials and develop novel magnetic-field-mediated heat-to-electricity generators and coolers. The significance and outcomes of this project will be the discovery of new magnetic topological materials with thermoelectric conversion efficiency superior to traditional thermoelectric materials and unlocking the physics of the exotic magnet ....Giant magnetic-thermoelectricity in topological materials . This project aims to explore magnetic field-induced exotic thermoelectricity in emerging topological materials and develop novel magnetic-field-mediated heat-to-electricity generators and coolers. The significance and outcomes of this project will be the discovery of new magnetic topological materials with thermoelectric conversion efficiency superior to traditional thermoelectric materials and unlocking the physics of the exotic magnetic-field-correlated thermoelectric phenomena. The outcomes of this project will offer new avenues for novel applications of quantum topological materials and establish a solid foundation for the next generation of thermoelectric devices for various applications.Read moreRead less
Early Career Industry Fellowships - Grant ID: IE230100365
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$462,237.00
Summary
Solar-driven catalytic production of high-value product from waste glycerol. Sustainable bio-refining requires an efficient and economical way of utilising the surplus amount of glycerol generated as a by-product in biodiesel industries. This project aims to construct an industry-scale solar-driven catalytic system to generate high-value-added chemicals and green hydrogen fuel from biomass wastes simultaneously. The structure-reactivity relationship of working catalysts will be established to fi ....Solar-driven catalytic production of high-value product from waste glycerol. Sustainable bio-refining requires an efficient and economical way of utilising the surplus amount of glycerol generated as a by-product in biodiesel industries. This project aims to construct an industry-scale solar-driven catalytic system to generate high-value-added chemicals and green hydrogen fuel from biomass wastes simultaneously. The structure-reactivity relationship of working catalysts will be established to fit the up-scale applications. The gained cutting-edge knowledge and technology will significantly contribute to biomass waste utilisation and sustainable fabrication, further bringing significant economic and social benefits by creating a new competitive business for Australian chemical and fuel areas. Read moreRead less
Thermoelectric devices for high-performing localised coolers. This project aims to develop a lightweight, low-energy-consumption, and high-durability wearable thermoelectric cooler for localised cooling using a novel industry-led approach, coupled with device design and materials engineering strategies. The key breakthrough expected is to design wearable thermoelectric coolers by using flexible substrates and thermoelectric materials with engineered chemistry and unique structures for achieving ....Thermoelectric devices for high-performing localised coolers. This project aims to develop a lightweight, low-energy-consumption, and high-durability wearable thermoelectric cooler for localised cooling using a novel industry-led approach, coupled with device design and materials engineering strategies. The key breakthrough expected is to design wearable thermoelectric coolers by using flexible substrates and thermoelectric materials with engineered chemistry and unique structures for achieving localised, instant, and controllable cooling with super low power input for personal usage in building and mining industry. Expected outcomes include innovative technologies for achieving high-efficiency cooling, which will provide significant economic and commercial benefits for Australia.Read moreRead less