Terahertz optoelectronics based on spintronics materials
Summary:
Spintronic devices have many advantages which include non-volatility, permitting data retention in non-powered conditions, increased integration densities, high data processing speeds, low electrical energy demands, and a fabrication process compatible with those currently used in semiconductor microelectronics. The low energy consumption of spintronic devices also leads to economic and environmental benefits. Spintronic devices will help to meet the sensing and storage demands of information technology in the decades to come. The project will enhance the international competitiveness and export power of Australian industry in the areas of information technology, quantum computing, magnetic recording and optoelectronics.
Total Round 11
2006
2007
Total
$12,000
$10,000
$22,000
Round 12
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof. P. Innis; Prof. RB Kaner
2006
2007
Total
$10,600
$10,600
$21,200
Title:
Polyaniline Nanofibre Systems
Collaborating Country
USA
Summary:
Advanced materials such as the conducting polymer and applications of these materials at the nanoscale and up is clearly a cutting edge area of international interest. Development of readily processable nano systems has been a challenge with a clear scientific and commercial benefit. This proposal will bring linkages to Australia with the world leader in the field, Professor Kaner UCLA, on the synthesis of polyaniline nanofibres and associated photowelding processes. The opportunities to Australia and the USA will be to expand the potential utility of such systems, which without such interactions would permit others to take a stake hold in this emergent and potentially lucrative technology.
Chief Investigator(s):
Dr W Li; Prof W. Wen
2006
2007
Total
$12,500
$12,500
$25,000
Title:
Electrorheological Fluid based Actuators
Collaborating Country
HongKong
Summary:
The proposed project will make significant contribution towards both fundamental understanding of nanoparticle materials and the development of novel nanomaterial based devices. It is expected that new technology obtained from this research will be transferred to the automotive industry in Australia. It will also strengthen the collaboration between Australia and other countries, such as Hong Kong where research is also at the forefront in this field. Australian research students and engineers will also gain training opportunities from this project.
Chief Investigator(s):
Dr G Wang; Dr J Horvat; Dr KK Konstantoniv; Dr JZ Wang; Dr Y Kim
2006
2007
Total
$10,000
$10,000
$20,000
Title:
Nanostructured materials for development of advanced lithium energy storage systems
Collaborating Country:
Korea
Summary:
This project is expected to bring several national benefits. Novel nanostructured electro active materials and high energy density rechargeable lithium batteries will be developed. The application of advanced lithium batteries as power sources for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) will realise nearly zero emission transportation. The widespread usage of EVs and HEVs could significantly reduce air pollution, improve urban environment and increase national energy security and energy independence.
