Status: Open
Applications open: 1/07/2024
Applications close: 20/08/2024
About this scholarship
Project Overview
Energy efficient light-emitting diodes using metal halide perovskite nanocrystals are the next generation lighting devices. Metal halide perovskite nanocrystals manifest polarised luminescence, low lasing threshold and improved charge separation and transport, and are a type of promising materials for lighting and displays applications. However, the high toxicity of lead (Pb) in the metal halide perovskite is a main issue that limits their wide spread applications. This project will develop new approaches for eco-friendly metal halide perovskite nanocrystals, elucidate the growth mechanisms, reveal the structure-property relationship of perovskite materials and fabricate light-emitting diodes using anisotropic metal halide perovskite nanocrystals for highly efficient lighting and displaying devices.
Aims
The aim of this project is to develop the synthetic methods for preparing lead-free (not containing Pb) metal halide perovskite nanocrystals with controlled size, shape and aspect ratio, elucidate the growth mechanisms, open up a new avenue towards the next generation of lighting and display devices, and foster early-career researchers in the fields of materials chemistry, electronic devices and energy technologies.
Objectives
(1) Use systematic, integrated, multidisciplinary approaches to the design and synthesis of head-free perovskite nanocrystals with controllable size, aspect ratios and composition
(2) Investigate the optical properties of lead-free metal halide perovskite nanocrystals, including luminescence spectrum, luminescence lifetime, quantum efficiency, and develop new methods to passivate and stabilise perovskite nanocrystals.
(3) Fibrate light-emitting diodes based on lead-free metal halide perovskite nanocrystals and provide a basis for the next generation solid-state lighting.
Significance
This project will generate new knowledge in materials synthesis and optoelectronic devices, provide a solution to tackle the current energy issue of low energy efficiency of current lighting device and develop new technologies for lighting and displays industries.
This project will be partially supported by the top-up fund from ROC of Curtin to Associate Professor Guohua Jia’s ARC Future Fellowship. Associate Professor Guohua Jia’s laboratories have all the required instruments for the experiments. This project will leverage the research in nanomaterials, increase the reputation of the School of Molecular and Life Science in materials chemistry and open new collaboration opportunities with Australian electronic device industries.
- Future Students
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Faculty of Science & Engineering
- Science courses
- Engineering courses
- Higher Degree by Research
- Australian Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident
- New Zealand Citizen
- Permanent Humanitarian Visa
- Merit Based
The annual scholarship package, covering both stipend and tuition fees, amounts to approximately $70,000 per year.
In 2024, the RTP stipend scholarship offers $35,000 per annum for a duration of up to three years. Exceptional progress and adherence to timelines may qualify students for a six-month completion scholarship.
Selection for these scholarships involves a competitive process, with shortlisted applicants notified of outcomes by November 2024.
Scholarship Details
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All applicable HDR courses.
We are looking for a self-motivated PhD candidate with excellent organisation, problem-solving and project management skills. Candidates with a background in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science are desired for this project. Must be eligible to enrol in PhD programs at Curtin.
Application process
Please send your CV, academic transcripts and brief rationale why you want to join this research project via the HDR Expression of Interest form to the project lead researcher, listed below.
Enrolment Requirements
You must be enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research Course at Curtin University by March 2025.
Enquiries
Project Lead: Dr Guohua Jia
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