Artificial Proteins for the Control of Colloid and Surface Properties

澳大利亚的大量财富来自采矿和小（胶体）颗粒的加工。 该项目将开发新的颗粒涂层，这将允许更好地控制颗粒悬浮液的性质。 表面性能的控制在陶瓷的制备以及植入物和生物传感器的制备中也很重要。 新涂层的开发也将为这些领域的性能改进提供机会。 许多现有的涂层技术依赖于使用有机溶剂的程序，这对人类健康和环境是有害的。 拟议的研究将开发仅在水溶液中制造和使用的涂料，从而最大限度地减少污染。

A large amount of Australia's wealth arises from mining and the processing of small (colloidal) particles. This project will develop new coatings for particles, which will allow better control of the properties of particle suspensions. Control of surface properties is also important in the preparation of ceramics and in the preparation of implants and biosensors. The development of new coatings will also offer opportunities for improved performance in these areas. Many existing coating technologies rely on procedures using organic solvents, which are hazardous to human health and the environment. The proposed research will develop coatings that are made and used in solutions of water only, thereby minimizing pollution production.