High-Resolution Transmission Electron Tomographic Facility for Nanoanalytical Characterisation in the Life and Material Sciences [ 2008-10-22 - 2008-11-26 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Filip Braet (Chief Investigator) ,  A/Prof Robyn Overall (Chief Investigator) ,  ANTHONY WEISS (Chief Investigator) ,  Anthony Lawrence Cunningham (Chief Investigator) ,  Christopher R Murphy (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description High-Resolution Transmission Electron Tomographic Facility for Nanoanalytical Characterisation in the Life and Material Sciences. The requested instrument will allow researchers in New South Wales to (i) visualize biological and physical samples in three-dimensions by electron tomography and modeling and (ii) image samples in a near-natural state and at high-resolution by cryogenic techniques. This essential research platform will provide novel information that faithfully presents both the surface and internal structure of samples down to the nanometre scale, enabling structural research to the highest scientific standards. The resulting knowledge is essential to diverse areas that range from development of cures to diabetes and cancer to creation of environmentally-friendly industrial catalysts to design of new nanoparticles and biosensors.

Funding Amount $1,000,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

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