Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0209078]Researchers: Cameron Kepert (Chief Investigator) , Dr Owen Matthews (Partner Investigator) , Dr Stuart Thomson (Postdoctoral Fellow) , Mr Thomas Anderson (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Porous Mineral Formulations for Controlled-Release Applications. The controlled release of biologically active agents from host materials is a process that is used routinely in pharmaceuticals delivery but has received only limited attention in large-scale, low-cost areas such as the agrochemicals industry. Here we identify a number of rare tubular mineral phases as having great potential for low-cost controlled release. These little-studied minerals, for which high quality deposits exist in Australia, consist of hollow tubules of nanoscale dimension. This project involves the first ever studies of the kinetics of guest release from these fascinating hosts, and promises to generate important new technologies in agrochemical delivery.
Funding Amount $282,186
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0209078
- ARC : LP0209078