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Discovery Projects 2007
Project ID:
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof SX Dou; Dr C Jiang; Dr J Driscoll; Prof RL Flukiger; Dr H Kumakura; Dr MD Sumption
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| Current limiting mechanisms in magnesium diboride superconductors |
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2007
$320,000
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2008
$330,000
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2009
$390,000
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2010
$180,000
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2011
$210,000
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Total Funding
$1,430,000
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APD :
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Dr C Jiang
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APF:
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Prof SX Dou
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Project Summary:
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| Numerous important applications have already been identified for MgB2 wire: power transmission cables, fault current limiters, transformers and magnets for motors and generators, as well as MRI. The significant increase in current carrying capacity of one order of magnitude expected to result from the proposed program will enable MgB2 to replace presently existing low-temperature superconductors (LTS) and expensive high-temperature superconductors (HTS) in numerous important applications. MgB2 technology, coupled with renewable energy sources, has the potential to provide a long-term solution to the energy crisis and global warming threat. |
Project ID:
Chief Investigator(s):
Dr ZP Guo; Prof HK Liu; Prof Dr PH Notten; Prof Dr J Chen; Dr A Zuettel
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| New concepts with multidisciplinary approach: novel functionalised nanostructures for hydrogen storage |
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2009
$100,000
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2010
$100,000
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2011
$100,000
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Total Funding
$300,000
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Project Summary:
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| This project addresses National Research Priorities in the areas of breakthrough science, frontier technologies and advanced materials. Developing new methodologies to fabricate novel functionalised nanostructured materials with tailored properties has great potential in areas including energy storage, novel catalysts, novel sensors, micro/nano-electronics, etc. This project will enhance the international reputation and impact of Australian research in the internationally focused fields of nanotechnology and hydrogen energy technology. Applying innovative nanotechnology to the area of hydrogen energy will add to Australia's export potential and reduce Australia's reliance on foreign fuel sources. |
Project ID:
Chief Investigator(s):
Dr G Wang; Prof C Zhang; Dr KK Konstantinov; Dr JZ Wang; Prof MS Islam; Prof R Liu; Dr P Novák; Prof Dr PH Notten
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| First principles for development of novel hybrid electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems |
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2007
$210,000
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2008
$210,000
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2009
$220,000
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2010
$130,000
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2011
$130,000
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Total Funding
$900,000
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QE II:
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Dr G Wang
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Project Summary:
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| Electrochemical energy is regarded as an alternative green energy/power source. The breakthrough technologies to be developed will allow us to realise the great goal of widespread usage of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, inducing dramatic improvements to our environment. It will also help us to reduce our dependence on the current oil-driven economy, and increase national energy security and energy independence. The project will establish indigenous expertise and scientific know-how on electrochemical energy storage and conversion technology. The competitive results from this research will provide an incentive to the Australian automobile and energy industries. |
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