Periodic nano-ratchets: a new paradigm for biomolecule separation

本项目提出了一种新的分离原理的理论和实验研究。通过本研究开发的平台技术将有广泛的应用前景。它们将揭示支持新一代分离技术发展的膜和分离过程的基本现象。可应用于基因组、蛋白质组、法医学和一系列医疗、生物技术和分析应用的新型膜和微芯片分离设备将很容易实现。这是一个国际性和跨学科的研究项目，其成果将增强澳大利亚在前沿技术和先进材料方面的能力。

This project proposes the theoretical and experimental study of a new separation principle. The platform technologies developed from this research will see wide ranging applications. They will reveal new insights into fundamental phenomena of membranes and separation processes underpinning development of new generation of separation technologies. New membranes and microchip separation devices which can be applied to genomic, proteomic, forensic and a range medical, biotechnological and analytical applications will be readily achievable. This is an international and interdisciplinary research project and its outcomes will enhance Australia's ability in frontier technologies, advanced materials.