Biomolecular optoelectronic materials and devices [ 2008-05-01 - 2011-12-01 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Honorary Professor Paul Meredith (Chief Investigator) ,  Honorary Professor Paul Meredith (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Andrew White (Chief Investigator) ,  ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by) ,  Asst Prof Federico Rosei (Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Biomolecular optoelectronic materials and devices. The melanins are the molecules in our skin, eyes and hair that provide colour and protection from the sun. In addition to being important bio-molecules, they have properties which make them useful for high tech applications especially in electronics and optoelectronics. Unfortunately, our current understanding of these fascinating materials is poor. In our project we aim to solve this limiting problem. We will develop new science to explain their behaviour, and use this knowledge to create bio-compatible hi-tech materials and devices. We anticipate significant benefits from the perspectives of basic science and utilisation of biomaterials for new green technologies.

Funding Amount $420,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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