Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP200200806]Researchers: A/Prof Brian Hawkett (Chief Investigator) , Chiara Neto (Chief Investigator) , Gregory Warr (Chief Investigator) , Dr Timothy Davey (Partner Investigator) , Olga Paravagna (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Polymer nanofibres for advanced paint formulations. Surface coatings seal, strengthen, and decorate the majority of surfaces in the building industry—a $72 billion market. Despite their importance, advances in paint science have only been incremental and a truly robust and water resistant paint coating has yet to be developed. Dulux Group Australia and the University of Sydney will use polymer nanofibres as additives to radically redesign architectural coatings, with the goal to drastically increase their durability. The partnership will bring a technological breakthrough that will lead to less disruption for the environment, and important economic and technological benefits for Australia.
Funding Amount $471,900
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP200200806
- ARC : LP200200806