Advanced Nanoscale Materials Engineered from Diatomaceous Earth

利用硅藻土(DE)的天然材料作为廉价和可用的资源，通过应用合成路线，该项目旨在创新开发具有先进性能的新型纳米材料。具有复杂三维结构和纳米特征的新型介孔材料将从硅藻二氧化硅中设计出来，用于分离和催化等苛刻的应用。这些研究成果将增强澳大利亚在前沿技术和先进材料方面的能力，并通过开发这些先进材料为当地产业带来竞争优势。

Using natural materials of diatomaceous earth (DE) as a cheap and available resource by applying synthetic routes this project is directed towards the innovative development of new nanoscale materials with advanced properties. New mesoporous materials with intricate 3-D structures and nano sized features will be engineered from diatom silica for use in demanding applications such as separation and catalysis. These research outcomes will enhance Australia's capacity in frontier technology and advanced materials, as well as bringing a competitive advantage to local industry through the development of such advanced materials.