Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/FT160100095]Researchers: Jiangtao Xu (Future Fellowship)
Brief description Sequence-defined polymers and green chemistry. This project aims to synthesise polymers that have precise chemical structure and mimic the biological activities of natural biopolymers like peptides and proteins. Monomer sequence regulation in these natural biopolymers is important in biology and necessary for crucial features of life, such as molecular recognition, self-replication and catalysis. Current artificial techniques for biopolymer synthesis are time consuming and present low yields at high costs. This project expects its new materials will increase manufacturing sustainability, chemical diversity and industrial viability; produce health benefits for Australia by improving chemotherapy and diagnosis for diseases; and benefit the Australian economy.
Funding Amount $652,000
Funding Scheme ARC Future Fellowships
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/FT160100095
- ARC : FT160100095