Linkage - International - Grant ID: LX0667389

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0667389

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

An investigation of growth processes, structure and properties of biogenically synthesised gold nanoparticles. Nanoparticles can have unique and interesting properties such as optical activity and redox (electronic) behaviour that can be utilised in a number of applications such as drug delivery and cancer hyperthermia treatments, coatings, electronic devices and sensors. The main aims of this research program are to produce novel nanoparticles using an innovative method which uses biological species such as fungi and plant extracts, and to study the growth mechanisms, structure and properties of these nanoparticles. These studies could lead to the discovery of novel nanoparticles with applications in the fields mentioned above. This project also aims to train/educate young Australian graduates in the growing area of advanced materials.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 04-01-2007

End Date: 31-10-2008

Funding Scheme: Linkage - International

Funding Amount: $65,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Diagnostic Applications | Nanotechnology | Nanotechnology | Electrochemistry

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Metals (composites, coatings, bonding, etc.) | Chemical sciences | Physical sciences |

Other Keywords

Chemical sciences | Diagnostic Applications | Electrochemistry | Metals (composites, coatings, bonding, etc.) | Nanotechnology | Physical sciences

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