School of Chemical Sciences
Research
Research work within PERC is characterised by a multidiscplinary approach in which experts with a range of skills from across The University of Auckland work together with national and international collaborators on projects at the cutting edge of Polymer Electronics.
The research projects span areas from a fundamental understanding of polymer electronics, biomedical applications of conducting polymers and nanomaterials, to composite plastics for smart packaging and organic electronic devices.
Novel DNA sensor technologies based on conducting polymers, photoluminescent polymers and inorganic crystals for rapid and sensitive gene detection.
Electrochemical based sensor technologies using inert electrodes and conducting polymers as redox mediators.
Incorporation of conducting polymers and nanoparticles into conventional plastics to create composites with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Investigation of self-assembled conducting polymer systems and applications that exploit their structural characteristics.
Development of actuating and strain gauge systems based upon the ion and solvent movement involved in conducting polymer redox processes, and their inclusion in devices.
Additional project areas including conducting polymer wound-dressings, membranes, organic film transistors, and drug delivery.
Project work involving the University of Auckland Microfab facility and clean room.
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