Microgel thin films for controlled release

该项目为澳大利亚的研究提供了一个真实的和及时的机会，使其在刺激响应薄膜领域占据领先地位。有针对性的先进涂层的潜在应用在于澳大利亚已经是世界重要参与者的领域（水处理，生物材料/植入物涂层，传感器），并将为这些行业增加价值。这些“智能”薄膜的开发将为“下一代”纳米技术或生物技术公司带来商业潜力。该项目将增强具有国际竞争力的研究伙伴关系的势头。一个研究助理，博士和荣誉学生的培训将导致这些新兴的科学家竞争就业。

This project represents a real and timely opportunity for Australian research to take a leading position in the field of stimulus-responsive thin films. The potential applications of the targeted advanced coatings lie in areas for which Australia is already a significant world player (water treatment, biomaterial/implant coatings, sensors) and will add value to these industries. The development of these "smart" films will have commercial potential for "next generation" nanotechnology or biotechnology companies. The project will increase the momentum of an internationally competitive research partnership. The training of a research associate, PhD and honours students will lead to competitive employment for these burgeoning scientists.