Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0452249]Researchers: Prof Ying (Ian) Chen (Chief Investigator) , Professor Ying (Ian) Chen (Chief Investigator) , Ms Yong Chen (Postdoctoral Fellow) , The Australian National University (Managed by)
Brief description Boron Nitride Nanotub Synthesis and Applications. Boron nitride (BN) nanotubes have an analogous structure to carbon nanotubes but offer many electronic and chemical properties. This project aims to synthesis BN nanotubes with controlled structures using a mechano-thermal method involving ball milling of boron powder at room temperature followed by thermal annealing in nitrogen gas. Systematic investigation will be conducted to clarify the fundamental formation mechanism related to various nanostructures. New chemical, mechanical and thermal properties and possible applications will be explored. The outcomes of this research will be profoundly understanding of the controlled assembly of small atoms into nanosized tubules and an innovative synthesis technology.
Funding Amount $310,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0452249
- ARC : DP0452249