Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP210102246]Researchers: AsPr Bronwyn Hajek (Chief Investigator) , Marta Krasowska (Chief Investigator) , Jonathan James WYLIE (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Pattern formation of precursor films: a new mathematical model. This project aims to develop a new mathematical model to predict the pattern formation of a new class of permanent lubricants. Ionic liquids are conductive and do not evaporate, creating a unique opportunity to develop such coatings. These thin films form patterns where the pattern type (patches, stripes or holes) depends on the liquid/surface interaction. Only some patterns result in good lubrication; current limited understanding of the pattern formation process hampers selection of a good lubricant for a chosen material. Current mathematical approaches are computationally expensive and time consuming. The new model expected from this project would provide a cheap, fast and reliable alternative for screening suitable liquid/surface pairs.
Funding Amount $225,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP210102246
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP210102246
