Optical vortices for trapping and guiding nanoparticles in air [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Andrei Rode (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Anton Desyatnikov ,  Prof Wieslaw Krolikowski ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description A serious challenge for environmental protection in the fast-growing nanotechnology industry is the development of new methods for effective removal of nanoparticle contamination, which may pose hazards to humans, from air. We will develop new laser-based methods for effective capture and removal of nanoparticulate pollutants from air, which will find wide-spread application in developing ecologically clean and health-safe environments for the Australian and world-wide nanotechnology industry.

Funding Amount $AUD 500,685.63

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant