Development and investigation of functional solid-state nano-pore membranes

该项目旨在利用原子薄层和硅基材料开发具有分子大小孔的坚固膜。利用最先进的表征技术和计算机模拟，它寻求对膜形成过程和孔特性的基本了解。预期的结果包括工业兼容的制造工艺，这将使膜能够快速集成到先进的设备应用中，并提高国家的材料表征能力。这些技术在医疗和生物传感、过滤和芯片实验室设备领域的创新应用应该会带来显著的好处。

This project aims to develop robust membranes with molecular size pores using atomically thin layers and silicon-based materials. Using state-of-the-art characterisation techniques and computer simulations it seeks to derive a fundamental understanding of the membrane formation processes and pore properties. Expected outcomes include industrially compatible fabrication processes that should enable rapid integration of the membranes into advanced device applications as well as enhancing national capabilities for materials characterisation. Significant benefits should result from novel applications of the technologies in the areas of medical- and bio-sensing, filtration, and lab-on-the-chip devices.