Pushing the limits: fabricating micro and nano actuators

该项目将在微/纳米制造方面取得重大进展，这是纳米技术的基石，并将有助于理解由电活性材料生产的微/纳米致动器的性能。项目成果将提供一个技术平台，以建立用于疫苗和基因输送的微/纳米机器人系统、智能药物输送系统、用于疾病监测和治疗的微流体系统、水处理和污染控制工具包、用于管道检查和维护的微型机器人系统以及微创外科手术。国家利益将集中在人类健康、可持续环境和前沿技术领域，以刺激澳大利亚世界级产业的增长。

This project will result in significant advances in micro/nano fabrication, that is the cornerstone of nanotechnology, and an understanding of the performance of micro/nano actuators produced from electroactive materials. The project outcomes will provide a technology platform to establish micro/nano robotic systems for vaccine and gene delivery, intelligent drug delivery systems, microfluidic systems for disease monitoring and treatment, water treatment and pollution control kits, microrobotic systems for pipeline inspection and maintenance, and minimally invasive surgery. National benefits will be in the areas of human health, sustainable environment and frontier technologies to stimulate the growth of world-class Australian industries.