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1.1.3.i - Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences

These records were published on CORDIS and relate to the invitation to submit Expressionsof Interest (EoI) to use the new instruments (Integrated Projects and Networks of

Excellence) proposed for the Sixth RTD Framework Programme published in the OfficialJournal OJ C 71 of 20 March 2002 and which closed on 7 June 2002.


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"Spin Electronics and Nanomagnetism"

Acronym : SPIN-NET

Organisation: Universit Paris Sud & CNRS Dlgation Ile-de-France Sud

Contact person details

Title: Dr Gender: M

Family Name: CHAPPERT First Name: Claude

Address:

Institut d'Electronique Fondamentale, Universit Paris Sud, 91405 ORSAY cedex

Country: France

Telephone N: 33169154042 Fax N: 33169157841

E-mail: [email protected]

Applicable Instrument: Network of Excellence

Sub-Thematic Priority most relevant to your topic:

1.1.3.i Nanotechnologies and NanosciencesOther relevant Sub-Thematic Priorities:

1.1.2.iii Components and microsystems

Abstract:

The Network of Excellence Spin Electronics and Nanomagnetism focuses on a change of paradigm

in charge-based micro- and nano-electronics: adding the electron's spin degree of freedom yields

the revolutionary advantages of nonvolatility, increased information processing speed, decreased

power consumption, increased scalability and open a new road to quantum information processing.

The unprecedented integration in novel spintronics devices of the functionalities of magnetismused in data storage and those of electronics used in information processing is a challenge for a

multidisciplinary research consortium. The proposed Network SPIN-NET of about 350 researchers

from 14 European countries is driving for advancing fundamental knowledge and training and for

integrating existing scientific competence, to achieve global leadership of Europe in this visionary

technology.

Additional document: Not available


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'Quantum control in cold gases by designed interaction mechanisms'

Acronym : Quantum Control

Organisation: Institute of Laser-Physics, University of Hamburg


Title: Prof. Dr. Gender: M

Family Name: Sengstock First Name: Klaus

Address:

Jungiusstrae 9, 20355 Hamburg

Country: Germany

Telephone N: 4940428382380 Fax N: 4940428387148


Applicable Instrument: Integrated Project


1.1.3.i Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences

Other relevant Sub-Thematic Priorities:

1.1.2.v IST future and emerging technologies:

1.1.3.ii Knowledge-based Multifunctional Materials

1.1.4.ii Space

Abstract:

Quantum systems of ultracold neutral gases have opened up a new field of physics with manyfascinating perspectives for a real quantum design of cold matter and applications in fields like

quantum informations science, quantum sensors, quantum-nanostructuring that are only partly

foreseen now. The goal of this integrated project is to introduce new coherent interaction

mechanisms to extend the abilities of quantum control in those systems. The most prominent ones

are interference, fundamental symmetries for identical particles and the concept of entanglement

for distinguishable particles. The integrated project will allow in joint tasks the study and extension

of these mechanisms in order to dramatically extend the abilities of the physics of cold quantum

gases for basic science and applications.



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(Bio)Molecular Devices: Fundamental Studies of the Self-assembly, Functioning and Applications

Acronym : BMDFSSAFA

Organisation: Institute of Physics


Title: Prof. Gender: M

Family Name: Valkunas First Name: Leonas

Address:

A. Gostauto 12, Vilnius LT-2600, Lithuania

Country: Lithuania

Telephone N: 3702612610 Fax N: 3702617070

E-mail: valkunas @ktl.mii.lt





1.1.3.iii New Production Processes and Devices

1.1.1.i Advanced genomics and its applications for health

Abstract:

Ten Lithuanian research groups have established a National Initiative in Molecular Systems and

Nanobiotechnology - an informal partnership with the aim to integrate and strengthen the existing

Lithuanian cluster of molecular sciences making it available to the European research community.Together with four foreign institutions sharing the interest in forming a regional consortium they

will elaborate a joined research program focusing on the fundamental aspects of the construction,

functioning and applications of molecular nanoscopic devices. The ambition is to carry out a

long-term fundamental research integrating it into the larger EC cluster of competence and

developing breakthrough methods and technologies for the construction of molecular nanodevices.

Regional brain gain, restructured R&D system and developed modern infrastructure are expected.



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:Nano-scale Science for Multi-scale Materials and Devices

Acronym : NANOTOOL

Organisation: Laboratoire d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systmes (LAAS-CNRS)


Title: Prof Gender: M

Family Name: DJAFARI ROUHANI First Name: Mehdi

Address:

LAAS-CNRS, 7 Ave. Colonel Roche

31077 Toulouse, France

Country: France

Telephone N: -33561336496 Fax N: -33561336208






1.1.2 Information Society technologies




Abstract:

The objective of the present NoE is to bring together the complementary skills, the infrastructures

and the characterization and fabrication tools already available within the participating networks in

order to advance fundamental nano-knowledge in a number of central areas represented by the

expertise of our nodes. The research fields of NANOTOOL include the methods and tools

necessary to design and validate a realistic representation of materials on the molecular scale and

their integration in devices, from the nanoscale to the macroscopic world. This community will

share its basic knowledge and competences, its hardware and software tools, and will tackle well

defined scientific and industrial needs, through multidisciplinary projects in application fields. The

participating networks are all already involved in training programmes. The NoE will allow them

to join their effort to cover a broader range of areas and to enhance the multidisciplinary aspect of

the training. The training will cover the organization of conferences and summer schools, but also


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short period trainings for engineers in the industries.

Additional document: int_34508.doc


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A New Class of Bearings: Nanoscale Engineered Materials, Coatings and Surface Treatments forRolling Element Bearings

Acronym : Super Bearing

Organisation: T.T.Ferioli & Gianotti SpA, Divisione Genta Platit


Title: Ing. Gender: M

Family Name: Franchi First Name: DanieleAddress:

Via E.Fermi, , 10040 Caselette (To) - Italy1

Country: Italy

Telephone N: 0039-011-9688016 Fax N: 0039-011-9688881



Sub-Thematic Priority most relevant to your topic:1.1.3.i Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences



1.1.4.i Aeronautics

1.1.4.ii Space

1.1.6.3 Global Change and ecosystems

Abstract:

Non EU nations are actively seeking to increase major market share in the about 20 Billion Euro

(per year) bearings industry. This integrated project will establish Europes position as a global

leader in bearing science and technology affecting European concerns such as aerospace, medical

instrumentation, automotive and machine tools and industrial market sectors. The approach is to

unite European competencies in nanoscale engineered materials and production technologies to

focus on development of superior bearings at lower costs using novel coatings and surface

treatments, self-lubricating balls in dry-running systems with significant performance gains in

areas such as running accuracy and speed with no maintenance. Environmental benefits from

reduced lubricant consumption and lower noise and vibrations are also evident. This project will

promote industrial scale-up of innovative technologies and dissemination through interdisciplinary

education, continuous knowledge transfer and consultations to develop Europe-wide expertise in

bearing systems.


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A Novel Synthesis Method for the Production of Tailor-sized Nano-structures

Acronym : 3-D NANOCONTROL

Organisation: Higher Technical Institute


Title: Dr. Gender: M

Family Name: Angastiniotis First Name: Nicos

Address:

Nanomaterials Research Center

Department of Mechanical and Marine Engineering

Higher Technical Institute

C. Kavafi Str., Aglantzia

P.O.Box 20423

2152 Nicosia

Cyprus

Country: Cyprus

Telephone N: +357-22-406384 Fax N: +357-22-494953E-mail: [email protected]






1.1.3.ii Knowledge-based Multifunctional Materials1.1.4.i Aeronautics

1.1.6.1.ii Research activities having an impact in the medium and longer term

Abstract:

The invention relates to the formation of amorphous metal powders and, in addition, relates to a

method of producing amorphous refractory metals and their alloys with chromium, iron, copper,

cobalt and nickel and, further, to the use of these powders to form refractory metal compounds of

nanocrystalline grain size. In addition to being useful for formation of silicides, carbides and

nitrides and other refractory composition, the invention is also useful in the elemental form to

provide amorphous and tailor-sized nano-grained coatings and the like. They can also be blended

with compositions for alloying and used in any application in which elemental metal is employed.


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The amorphous metal oxide can also be used in any reaction calling for such an oxide as it

facilitates mixing and improves reactivity. The particle size of the oxides makes them useful as

pigments and coatings and in ceramics.

Additional document: int_34629.pdf


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Adaptive Structures and Systems for Marine Normal and Hazardous Environments

Acronym : ASSMARNHE

Organisation: Defence Diversification Agency


Title: Mr Gender: M

Family Name: Aubrey First Name: Norman

Address:

Trinity Enterprise Centre, Furness Business Park, Iron Works Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria,

UK. LA14 2PN.

Country: United Kingdom

Telephone N: 441229823784 Fax N: 441229823784








1.1.6.1 Sustainable energy systems

1.1.6.2 Sustainable surface transport

Abstract:

The objective is to establish Europe as the dominant player in adaptive structures and systems for

marine normal and hazardous environments. Marine structures and integrated systems are key to

global development for economic prosperity as well as eco friendly protection. To achieve the

objective a new approach is needed in the application of smart science and technology, which can

be adaptive within the environments to which they are deployed. An integrated project will provide

the required interaction between the knowledge base and industrial organisations to enable the key

drivers of innovation to undergo step changes in process and production for European product

creation in a changing global market.



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Advanced Decorations and Coatings on Tiles

Acronym : DECOATILE

Organisation: INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGA CERMICA (ITC-AICE)



Family Name: SANZ First Name: VICENTE

Address:Campus Universitario del Riu sec s/n12006- Castelln (Spain)

Country: Spain

Telephone N: 34 964 342424 Fax N: 34 964 342425







1.1.6.1.i Research activities having an impact in the short and medium term

Abstract:The use of resin-nanoparticle composites with controlled structures enables producing coatings and

decorations with properties that cannot be achieved simultaneously with traditional glazing orpolymer systems. The development of this hybrid technology requires the combined effort ofexperts in the different related areas (resins, additives, particles, curing, ceramics and ceramictiles). As a result of the project, new markets will be opened up and new applications with highadded value will be produced, with a cleaner technology than the current one, which will enableflexible, dynamic production management, customised to every customer's needs. This will act as adriver for the European ceramic tile industry (comprising 567 companies, 70,000 direct jobs and aturnover of 10,000 MEuros), in addition to setting up a technological barrier for its competitors.



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Advanced Lab on Chip for cellular biomechanical analysis.

Acronym : MEC-CELL

Organisation:Institut dElectronique et de Microelectronique du Nord ( IEMN)UMR

CNRS 8520


Title: Dr Gender: M

Family Name: COLLARD First Name: DominiqueAddress:

Institut d'Electronique et de Microelectronique du Nord (IEMN UMR CNRS)

Silicon Microsystems

Cite Scientifique

Avenue Poincare, BP 69

59652 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, FRANCE

Country: France

Telephone N: +33 (0)3 20 19 78 27 Fax N: +33 (0)3 20 19 78 84E-mail: [email protected]

Applicable

Instrument:Network of Excellence





Abstract:

The general goal of this EoI is to establish a network of excellence on MEMS for cellular

biomechanical analysis. The research objective is to investigate the crucial roles of mechanical

interactions at the cell level on organ development (morpho-genesis) and tissues regeneration and

to collect relevant information about cells cluster self-assembling. Numerous goals are foreseen

such as establishing correlations between mechanical stimulation of cells and gene expression,

getting quantitative information on forces at the cell level .... Lab on chip built by

micro-technology is the unique tool to get this information by incorporating micro-biomechanical

benches and gene expression detection means. The problem to address is new and complex andrequires multi-disciplinary expertise (Biology, surface chemistry, MEMS, optics) here is the

reason why networking is solicited.


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Additional document: int_35323.pdf


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Advanced Nano-scaled Techniques for Developing Magnetizable Complex Biocompatible FluidMedia.

Acronym : ANANTECHBIMAGFLUMED

Organisation: INSTITUTE OF SPACE SCIENCES


Title: DR. Gender: F

Family Name: BALASOIU First Name: MARIAAddress:

BUCHAREST, COMUNA MAGURELE, PO.BOX MG-23, R-76900, ROMANIA

Country: Romania

Telephone N: +7-09621-63099 Fax N: +7-09621-65484







1.1.6.3 Global Change and ecosystems

1.1.5 Food Quality and Safety

Abstract:

Development of new methods for screening and finding of agents of dangerous infection diseases

present in various objects of the environment is an actual problem in view of its complexity and

social significance. Methods developed to detect contaminating bio-agents implies the use of

proper complex fluid media. The objective of this project is to develop novel functional and

structural materials of superior performance, by controlling their nanostructure. Research will focus

on the investigation of complex biocompatible fluid media using a variety of advanced techniques

for nano-scale structures: EM ( electronic microscopy), AFM (atomic force microscopy), SAXS

(small angle X-ray scattering), Mossbauer spectroscopy, SANS (small angle neutron scattering),

muon spectroscopy.



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Advanced organic and composite electronic and photoelectronic materials

Acronym : ACCEPTOR

Organisation: Vilnius University, Department of Solid State Electronics



Family Name: Montrimas First Name: Edmundas

Address:

Sauletekio 9, build.3, LT-2040 Vilnius, Lithuania

Country: Lithuania

Telephone N: 3702366045 Fax N: 3702366003






Abstract:

In the project is proposed complex investigation and development of new advanced organic and

composite electronic and photoelectric materials. Main goal is to develop materials and

formulations having high charge carrier mobility, negligible charge carrier trapping etc. Materials

will be tested in electronic devices (LED, FET, photoreceptors, photovoltaic elements etc.) for the

information systems, information storage and imaging, light emitting diodes etc. Development ofcomposite structures will lead to the good scalability and low cost. Extensive physical research

will provide information about the influence of molecular structure on material's electronic

properties.



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Advanced Scanning PRobes for Innovative Nanoscience and Technolgy

Acronym : ASPRINT

Organisation: University of Nijmegen


Title: Prof. dr. Gender: F

Family Name: Speller First Name: Sylvia

Address:

Toernooiveld 1

NL-6525ED Nijmegen,

The Netherlands

Country: Netherlands

Telephone N: 31243652369 Fax N: 31243652190







Abstract:

The objective of this network is to advance and to develop truly novel scanning probe tools that

will allow to investigate and manipulate materials properties on a nanometer scale.This includes

the development of a new generation of probes and probing concepts, nanostructuring,development of essential spectroscopic methods like NMR and electron spectroscopy, optical

techniques on a nanometer scale as well as the development of moleculal functionalized probes for

medical and biological applications. This will require considerable developments both in

experimental approaches and techniques, materials and theoretical understanding. To this end the

consortium will combine the existing European expertise in this field, will act as a center of

knowledge and will disseminate the knowledge by training and education.



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Advanced soft X-ray methods for nano-technologies

Acronym : AXM

Organisation:Dept of Synchrotron Radiation Research, Institute of Physics, Lund

University


Title: Professor Gender: M

Family Name: Andersen First Name: Jesper NAddress:

Dept of Synchrotron Radiation Research, Institute of Physics, Lund University

PO Box 118, S-221 00 Lund, Sweden

Country: Sweden

Telephone N: -460462224153 Fax N: -460462224221







Abstract:

The present NoE is targeted at creating a unified European development environment for

nano-science related methods based on soft x-ray radiation from 3rd and 4th generationsynchrotron radiation sources and free electron lasers. A strong concerted effort in this direction is

of paramount importance for continuing the successful development of nano-science and

technology as well as for utilizing the full research potential of existing and future European 3rd

and 4th generation sources. The proposed NoE represents a completely unprecedented

concentration of expertise in soft x-ray techniques thereby providing an excellent basis for an

accelerated development of the field. The resulting knowledge leap will make Europe a world

leader in the soft x-ray field and will provide a competitive edge to European nano-science

research and industry.



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Amorphous and Nanostructurated Chalcogenides

Acronym : ANC

Organisation: National Institute R&D of Materials PhysicsBucharest, Romania


Title: Assoc. Prof., Dr. Gender: M

Family Name: Popescu First Name: Mihai

Address:

105 bis, Atomistilor Str., P.O.Box MG.7

76900 Bucharest-Magurele, Romania

Country: Romania

Telephone N: 40214930047195 Fax N: 40214930267

E-mail: mpopescu@alpha1,infim.ro







Abstract:

The proposed NoE on Amorphous and Nanostructured Chalcogenides (ANC) aims at integrating alarge number of research groups in an effort to pursue new advances in the field of non-crystalline

materials based on chalcogen atoms from both the fundamental and technological point of view.

The multidisciplinarity of the proposed NoE is evidenced through the close collaboration of 25

groups from 16 European countries, which are held together to achieve a detailed characterization

of novel chalcogenide materials in different states, i.e. bulk, thin films and nanostructured form.

The activity will embrace the search of new light-induced effects and new applications in

optoelectronics. The technological development and the envisaged applications will be shared with

companies that are actively interested in micro- and opto-electronic devices, sensors and

phase-changing memories.



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An IP

Acronym : HYPERMOLECULES

Organisation: University of Helsinki (joint project, concortium of EU laboratories)



Family Name: Heikki First Name: Tenhu

Address:

Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry, PB55, University of Helsinki, FIN00014, Helsinki, Finland

Country: Finland

Telephone N: 358-9 191 50334 Fax N: 358-9-191 50330






Abstract:

The main goal of the proposal is to establish European leadership in the synthesis, characterisation,

theory and computer simulation of Macromolecular Matter of Complex Topology (dendrimers,

hyperbranched polymers and networks of different topology, graft and star copolymers, and their

hybrides with linear polymers) for different novel nanoscale applications (from catalysis,sensoring, electronics, responsive films to controlled drug intake and release in drug and other

targetted delivery). Best European groups in synthesis, characterisation , theory and simulation of

MMCT will be brought together and multidisciplinary investigation will be focused on a series of

selected MMCT including responsive or intelligent ones in dilute solution, melt and on surface.

This IP is part of NoE "European Polymer Laboratories - Virtual European Polymer Institute"

(Prof.Lemstra, DPI)



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Anionic and cationic pillared clays as nanocomposite catalysts

Acronym : NANOPILLMAT

Organisation: Jagiellonian University



Family Name: Dziembaj First Name: Roman

Address:

Department of Chemical Technology Faculty of Chemistry Ingardena 3 30-060 Krakow, Poland

Country: Poland

Telephone N: 48126324888 Fax N: 48126340515





Abstract:

Novel nano-structured composites based on modified anionic and cationic clays will be prepared in

order to obtain materials for catalytic applications. Natural and synthetic cationic clays will be

intercalated with metal oxide nanoparticles and modified with different transition metals. Various

preparation methods will be applied to control composition, structure and texture of pillared clays.

Polyoxometalates, polymeric species and metal complexes will be introduced into the structure of

layered double hydroxides using different methods, e.g. direct synthesis, ion-exchange. All thesynthesized samples will be characterized with respect to their structural, textural and chemical

properties.It should result in obtaining high active catalysts of superior perfomance in the selected

important industrial processes.



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Applications of magnetisable particles/ fluids in veterinary medicine

Acronym :

Organisation: University of Westminster, London, UK



Family Name: Michael First Name: Trevan

Address:

School of Biosciences, 9-18 Euston Centre, London NW1 3ET


Telephone N: 0207-911-5080 Fax N: 0207-911-5026






Abstract:

Innovative therapeutic strategies and new analytical techniques and procedures will be developed

for veterinary medicine based on the applications of specific magnetic affinity particles. As a pilot

model, this research will be targeted to developing delivery systems for bioactive substances for

the treatment of acute tendon/joint injury in horses. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs) (phenylbutazone, polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSAG)) and Steroidal drugs e.g.cortisol will be immobilised onto nano- and micro- magnetic particles, fluids and suspensions.

Immobilisation methods will be optimised to yield both desired bioactivities and controllable

de-immobilisation, and the products will be tested both in-vitro and in-vivo for bio-availability and

toxicity. Concurrently methods and devices for trapping and controlling the anti-clogging of the

magnetic materials will also be investigated.



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Atomic Control of Reactivity at Nanostructured Surfaces: Towards Cleaner Technologies

Acronym : ACORNS

Organisation: University of Liverpool


Title: Professor Gender: F

Family Name: Raval First Name: Rasmita

Address:

Surface Science Research Centre, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK


Telephone N: 441517946981 Fax N: 441517080662







Abstract:

At the heart of more than 80% of industrial processes lie dynamic, reactive nanostructured catalysts

which choreograph reactions at the nanoscale. As the global and European perspective shifts

towards clean manufacturing and, ultimately, reducing waste-to-product ratios to zero, the key

challenge for 21st century catalysis is to achieve total atom control and 100% selectivity (cleanmanufacturing) at low temperatures (energy efficient). This Integrated Project will mobilise a

critical mass of internationally leading European groups in nanoscience, surface science, catalysis

and theory, with the aim to develop a breakthrough in knowledge that will enable bottom-up

tailoring of the catalytic active site to achieve total command of nanoreactivity. The IP will

concentrate on reactions of societal importance that deliver clean air, clean fuels and utilise

renewable sources, and will give a significant competitive edge to Europes chemical industry in

knowledge-based catalysis as it strives to address societal needs for cleaner and sustainable

technologies.



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Bacterial Surfaces-New Prospects for Nanotechnology

Acronym : NANOSURFACES

Organisation: Royal Holloway University of London



Family Name: Cutting First Name: Simon

Address:

School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX

UK


Telephone N: +44-1784-443760 Fax N: +44-1784-434326







1.1.1.ii Combating major diseases

Abstract:

This integrated project will use two model self-assembling surface structures found in bacteria,

spore coats and S-layers, as tools to develop one aspect of bio-nanotechnology. Thirty nine groupswill participate. This will include seven from associated states, one 3rd state and ten SMEs. We

propose to decipher the structure and function of these surface structures at the molecular and

atomic level. This will require advanced and high-tech skills including imaging and structure

analysis together with accompanying software analysis/development as well as basic biological

skills. Our five-year plan will also address applied questions of whether we can build

nano-structures, both for potentially important therapeutic purposes such as drug/vaccine delivery

to advanced questions of biosynthesis, protective coatings and nano-sensor applications.



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Beam Methods for Nanoscopic Elemental and Molecular Analysis

Acronym : NANO-ANALYS

Organisation: University of Antwerp (UIA)



Family Name: ADAMS First Name: Freddy

Address:

Micro Trace Analysis Centre (MiTAC)

Department of Chemistry

Universiteit Antwerpen (UIA)

Universiteitsplein 1

B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium

Country: Belgium

Telephone N: -32038202010 Fax N: -32038202376







Abstract:The aim of this network of excellence is the improvement of scientific and technological

excellence in nanoscopic level elemental and molecular chemical analysis (lateral < 100

nanometer, depth < 1 nanometer) and characterisation with beam methods based on (1) confined

electron, low and high energy ion, laser and X-ray beams and (2) the use of synchrotron radiation

sources. The overall objective is the systematic expansion of the European knowledge base on

surface and naoscopic analytical chemistry and chemical metrology. Specific aims are (1) to

improve the instrumentation, methodologies and characteristics of the analytical techniques for

application well in the < 100 nm range laterally and depth resolution below the nm level (2) to

advance the measurement accuracy by the study of sources of systematic errors and (3) to make

measurements objective and quantitatively traceable by insuring adherence to concepts of modernmetrology.



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BIo-Active Silicon

Acronym : BIAS

Organisation: Technische Universitt Chemnitz



Family Name: Zahn First Name: Dietrich R.T.

Address:

Technische Universitt Chemnitz

Halbleiterphysik

D-09107 Chemnitz

Country: Germany

Telephone N: 493715313036 Fax N: 493715313060







Abstract:

Future nanotechnology will see the increasing implementation of biological functional molecules

with silicon technology remaining the backbone of semiconductor technology. Examples include

BioMEMS, biosensors, system-on-a-chip etc. The bio-molecules may either be employed as activecomponents e.g. for conducting currents or as interfaces for making silicon nanotechnology

biocompatible. Vital for any device application is the detailed understanding of the interface

formed between the bio-molecules and silicon. The BIAS NoE aims at the characterisation of

structural, electronic, and chemical interaction using a multi-disciplinary and complementary

approach of theoretical and experimental methods. The existing research training network

Designing Inorganic/Organic DEvices (DIODE) forms an appropriate core for the envisaged

activities.



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Bio-Nanotechnology Next generation Nanomaterials for Biomedical applications

Acronym : NANOBIOMED

Organisation:KTH-KI Nano- and Micro Technology CentreKungliga Tekniska

Hgskolan Karolinska Institutet



Family Name: Muhammed First Name: MamounAddress:

KTH-KI Nano- and Micro Technology Centre

Royal Institute of Technology

S-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden

Country: Sweden

Telephone N: +46-8-790 8158 Fax N: +46-8-790 9072






1.1.1 Genomics and biotechnology for health

Abstract:

The intention of this Expression of Interest is to establish an European Network of Excellence of a

world class effort in the field of Bio-Nanotechnology. The research will deal with diversifiedapplications of Nanotechnology in biotechnology and medicinal applications, including both

in-vivo (e.g. drug delivery, tissue engineering, cell separations, diagnostics and monitoring using

nano-sensors, cell and virus control, magnetic nanoparticles carriers and imaging applications, etc)

as well as in-vitro applications (e.g. DNA/RNA sequencing, cell separation, immunoassays, etc.) as

well as several, etc. The NoE shall combine expertise from nanotechnology (Chemistry, Physics,

Materials science and engineering) as well as expertise from pharmaceutical, biological and

medical communities. The NoE shall be coordinated by the KI-KTH Nano- and Micro-technology

Centre (a Joint centre for the Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska Institute, Stockholm.



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Bioactive Nanocomposites ("Biocers")

Acronym : BiocerNet

Organisation: TU DresdenInstitut fr Werkstoffwissenschaft



Family Name: Pompe First Name: Wolfgang

Address:

Institut fr Werkstoffwissenschaft, Professur fr Materialwissenschaft Hallwachsstrae 3, D-01062

Dresden

Country: Germany

Telephone N: (49-351)46331420 Fax N: (49-351)46331422






1.1.5 Food Quality and Safety

Abstract:

? Complex fundamental investigation of bioactive ceramic-like materials ( biocers ) by embedding

of large biomolecules and living microorganisms within inorganic oxide gels and gel layers using

three innovative techniques (sol-gel, biosil, freeze cast). ? Application-oriented designing andtailoring of new materials for catalysts in biotechnology and environmental technologies, in

biosensorics, for medical-therapeutic and analytical purposes. ? Formation of a multidisciplinary

consortium and network from research institutions and industrial enterprises of six European

partners and Israel with competences in materials science, chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology

and enzymology.



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Bioceramic Materials

Acronym : Innovation on biocer

Organisation: TUBITAK-MARMARA RESEARCH CENTER


Title: DR. Gender: F

Family Name: TARAR First Name: SIBEL

Address:

TUBITAK-MARMARA RESEARCH CENTER GEBZE-KOCAELI- TURKEY

Country: Turkey

Telephone N: 90262-6412300 Fax N: 90262-6412309






Abstract:

Advanced ceramic materials used for the reconstruction of diseased or damaged parts of the

musculo-skeletal system are termed bioceramics. These bioceramic materials may be bioinert,

resorbable, bioactive or porous for tissue ingrowth. Applications include replacements for hips,

knees, teeth, tendons,, and ligaments and repair for periodontal disease, aurmentation and

stabilization of the jaw bone, and bone repair after tumor surgery. The great challenge facing theuse of ceramics in the body is to replace old, deterioting bone with a material that can function the

remaining years of the patient's life.



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Biochemical Nano-patterned interfaces for Biological studies

Acronym : Nano-Int

Organisation: Joint Research Centre, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection



Family Name: ROSSI First Name: Francois

Address:

JRC IHCP TP 203

21020 ISPRA (VA)

Italy

Country: Italy

Telephone N: +390332785443 Fax N: +390332785787







Abstract:

The ability to organize multiple biomolecules on surfaces with resolutions form the micron to the

nanometer is crucial for the development of biologically integrated devices and hybrid

biomaterials. Our approach is based on the fact that the precision-engineered surfaces ofbio-devices must be designed and constructed at the molecular level and organized at the

nanometer scale, in order to control adhesion and minimize non-specific interactions of biological

molecules with the surfaces.

The present proposal aims thus at developing and studying nanopatterned biochemical interfaces

for the controlled adsorption and orientation of proteins on surfaces. The idea is to combine surface

topography chemistry and functional spacers to produce hybrid nanopatterned surfaces leading to a

controlled biochemical response. The applications developed will be a set of biochemical

compounds for pharmaceutical industry, new generation of hybrid biomaterials, biosensors and

nano-arrays for functional proteomics. The project team is composed of 25 scientific and industrial

partners specialists of medicine, biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutics, materials science andnanotechnology.


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BIOMASS COMPONENTS IN COMPLEX MATERIALS WITH CONTROLLED PROPERTIESFOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Acronym : BiomasCHEM

Organisation: Romanian Academy,


Title: Senior researcher Dr. Gender: F

Family Name: CAZACU First Name: GEORGETAAddress:

41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley

RO 6600 IASI

Country: Romania

Telephone N: 4032217454 Fax N: 4032211299






1.1.1 Genomics and biotechnology for health


Abstract:

Directed research to biomass as raw material is one of the main tendency in present time because it

is renewable and from ecological reasons. The objectives of project include on one hand thephysical and chemical modification of cellulose and lignin to obtain new products as dyes, frame

retardants, adhesives, stabilizers for plastics and food and on the other hand the obtaining of

polymer blends and composites with special properties as high performance dielectrics, adhesives,

coatings etc., and environmentally friendly materials.



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Biomaterials with Micropatterned Architecture for Tissue Engineering and Biomimetic Applications

Acronym : Nanoarchitecture

Organisation: Middle East Technical University



Family Name: Hasirci First Name: Vasif

Address:

Middle East Technical University, Department of Biological Sciences, Biotechnology Research

Unit, Ankara 06531, TURKEY

Country: Turkey

Telephone N: 903122105180 Fax N: 903122101289






1.1.1.i.a Fundamental knowledge and basic tools for functional genomics in all organisms

1.1.1.i.b Applications of knowledge and technologies in the field of genomics and biotechnology

for health


Abstract:Biomaterials are at the core of all the current biomedical devices and at the intersection of basic

research, engineering and medical sciences. In the engineered tissues the biomaterial acts as a

scaffold, guides the new tissue, and then disappear. The novel and extremely important aspect is to

engineer them at the nanoscale and use them to guide tissue formation and repair in accordance

with the biological, chemical and physical cues of the surface. Nanoarchitecture is also important

for biocompatibility where success depends on the implant tissue interactions. Molecular

imprinting and photolithography have to be adapted for use with the labile biological systems. In

this study nanostructuring modification of biomaterials for tissue engineering and other biomimetic

applications will be developed and applied to a group of tissues (cartilage, skin, ocular tissue and

bone).


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Biomimetics for plant assemblies and nanomaterial design

Acronym : BIOPAN

Organisation: Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique


Title: DR. Gender: M

Family Name: BULEON First Name: Alain

Address:

UPCM - INRA

BP 71627 - 44316 NANTES Cedex 3 - France

Country: France

Telephone N: 33(0)240675047 Fax N: 33(0)240675043







Abstract:

The main goal of the network is to elucidate supramolecular structures present in plant assemblies,

or their biomimetic systems, and use this knowledge for designing new multifunctional materials

using associated nanotechnologies. The originality of the project is based on i) integration ofbiological sciences and physics and ii) understanding of biological phenomena and supramolecular

structures present in plant assemblies to enable the development of new nanoapplications. The

network involves the main European groups in plant biopolymer science and complementary

competences from molecular biology to physics, including materials science and related

measurement science associated with large scale European facilities. Such an action will strongly

benefit the European research and its competition with Japan and US with respect to the knowledge

of biological phenomena and processes involved in the formation of assemblies present in

agricultural products, and biomimetic-derived specific nano materials/systems and processes.



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Bottom-up Approach to Materials and Devices with Unique Properties

Acronym : POTENT

Organisation:

Universitat Rovira i Virgili. Escola Tecnica Superior d'Enginyeria Qumica.

Departament d'Enginyeria Qumica. Bioengineering and Bioelectrochemistry

Group.


Title: Dr Gender: MFamily Name: Katakis First Name: Ioanis

Address:

Campus Sescelades, Av. Paisos Catalans 26, 43007 Spain

Country: Spain

Telephone N: 34977559655 Fax N: 34977559667


Applicable

Instrument: Integrated Project






Abstract:

This Integrated Project seeks to focus critical European expertise in key application areas ofnanotechnologies. By nature multidisciplinary, the research proposed has an enabling technologies

component that is crosscutting across the chosen application areas that appear most promising at

medium term. The enabling technologies in need of development are the systematic approach to

modelling and understanding of self assembly of materials, especially layer-by-layer techniques

both and the modelling level and the development of model experimental systems. The key

application areas are (a) Bio/Photo/chemical multifunctional catalyst custom design, (b) Solar

energy nanostructured cells (c) Multifunctional bioarrays and bio/silicon interfaces and

microfluidic systems (d) Multifunctional membrane systems and reactors.

Additional

document: Not available


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Breakthrough Approaches of Design for Reliability for Microelectronics and Microsystems TowardsNanoscales

Acronym : DOREMINA

Organisation: Philips Centre for Industrial Technology



Family Name: Zhang First Name: Kouchi (G.Q.)Address:

Glaslaan 2 P.O. Box 218/SAQ-2734 5600 MD Eindhoven The Netherlands

Country: Netherlands

Telephone N: +31 40 2733825 Fax N: +31 40 2735996








Abstract:

Product and process reliability is one of the major bottlenecks for the development, manufacturing

and usage of microelectronics and microsystems. This is expected to become an even greaterproblem in the future due to the ongoing trend in miniaturisation towards the nano-scales and

further function integration. The available knowledge, techniques, and tools cannot cope with

these trends thereby seriously affecting the competitive strength of European industry due to high

development costs, long time-to-market, and poor reliability of manufacturing processes and end

products. The current project aims at solving the major reliability problems by developing

breakthrough approaches (fundamental knowledge, methodologies and tools) of design for

reliability that enable European electronic industries to predict, evaluate and optimise the product

and process behaviour and reliability prior to qualification tests and major manufacturing

investments.



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Carbon nanotubule enhancement for commercial battery production (Rosseter-Duracell)

Acronym : Enhanced CNTs

Organisation: Rosseter Holdings Ltd


Title: Mrs Gender: F

Family Name: Xenophontos Ioannou First Name: Maria

Address:

4 Nikiforou Lytra, P.O.Box 57220, 3313 Limassol,Cyprus

Country: Cyprus

Telephone N: +35725 591888 Fax N: +35725 591600







1.1.4.i Aeronautics

1.1.6 Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems

Abstract:

The use of graphite in commercial battery production is well established playing a role as a

conductive element or more recently as a structure for the intercalation of both positive and

negative species. Nanotubules open the possibility of their use in both conductive and intercalative

roles. A cost-effective treatment that enhanced the metallic character of nanotubules mixture

would be of benefit in the production of Alkali and MnO2/Li cells. Whereas a method of

enhancing either the p or n semiconductive character of mixtures would provide a useful feedstock

for self-assembly onto microcircuits to form optical displays and arrays of transistors etc. It is

proposed to explore chemical methods of matrix modification using both chiral and

self-assembling molecules to preferentially modify the electronic nature of the nanotubule.



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Catalytic nanopowders

Acronym : CATNAP

Organisation: QinetiQ Nanomaterials Ltd



Family Name: Shakesheff First Name: Alan

Address:

Cody Technology Park, Rm G003, X107 Building, Ively Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 OLX.

UK


Telephone N: +44 1252 392170 Fax N: +44 1252 397184









Abstract:

Platinum group metal catalysts (PGMCs) are widely used in vehicle catalytic convertors, industrial

processes and fuel cells (FC). In the future FCs may power vehicles, portable equipment and

buildings. PGMCs results in reduced operating costs, reduced environmental emissions and

improved energy efficiency. They are, however expensive. Nanosize PGMC powders by virtue of

their small particle size and their extremely large surface areas per unit mass could be a solution

since catalysis is a surface phenomenon. Nanopowders respond differently to normal physical and

chemical forces and often exhibit novel or unusual behaviour, which can lead to innovative ways of

developing processes and materials. If they can be produced and used in nanopowder form

substantial improvements in catalytic efficiency and reductions in cost for product manufacturers

and end users could be realised.


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Cellular Micro- and Nano- Systems as Post Genomics Technologies

Acronym : Micro-2-Nanocell

Organisation: University of Glasgow



Family Name: Cooper First Name: Jonathen

Address:

Department of Electronics,

University of Glasgow,

Glasgow G12 8LT, UK


Telephone N: +44 141 330 4931 Fax N: +44 141 330 4907







Abstract:

As genome projects deliver more potential drug targets, so industry now requires better

assays for pharmaceutical "lead" compounds. Likewise, as biology now enters this

"post-genomic era", so key fundamental questions arise in how to define the role of the40% of newly identified genes that have no known function. Consequently, there is both

a need and an opportunity to develop new micro and nanosystems technologies that can

measure integrated biological processes "downstream", within living cells. We therefore

propose that the synergy between microsystems, electronics and biology is now sufficiently

mature that it can deliver a diversity of novel platforms that will enable exciting advances,

currently being realised in bionanotechnology, to be fully integrated into an industrial context,

providing a series of new, enabling tools.



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CHARACTERISATION OF NANOPOROUS MATERIALS FOR UNDERSTANDINGADSORPTION AND TRANSPORT PHENOMENA

Acronym : CONFAT

Organisation: UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE



Family Name: CAZORLA-AMOROS First Name: DIEGOAddress:

DEPARTAMENTO DE QUMICA INORGNICAUNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTEAPDO. 99- E03080 ALICANTESPAIN

Country: Spain

Telephone N: 34-965903946 Fax N: 34-965903454









Abstract:Nanoporous materials, including zeolites, ordered mesoporous materials, activated carbons,activated carbon fibres and metal organic framework materials are either used extensively or have

potential use in many processes such as pollutant removal, gas separation and purification, storageof gases, for example, H2 and CH4, electrochemical energy storage, catalysts and catalystsupports, nano-structured systems etc. The properties of these materials are determined by theirsurface chemistry and porous structure. Tailoring of the porous structure for specific applicationsis necessary for optimisation of their performance. Thus, the characterisation of these properties, interms of understanding the adsorption and transport phenomena in the nanoporosity, is essential for

the design of new and improved materials. A reliable characterisation of the nanoporous materialsrequires the implementation of different experimental techniques, methods and theoreticalapproaches, which can be achieved by the integration of the expertise of selected research groups


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Charge carrier behaviuors in disordered nano-structured materials

Acronym : TOF&CELIV

Organisation: Vilnius University, Department of Solid State Electronics



Family Name: Juska First Name: Gytis

Address:

Sauletekio 9, 3 build., LT-2040 Vilnius, Lithuania

Country: Lithuania

Telephone N: +37052366061 Fax N: +37052366003






Abstract:

In disordered nanostructure materials the behaviours of charge carriers predetermine efficiency of

application of these materials for solar cells and polymer LED's and TFT's. Using subnanosecond

time-of-flight (TOF) and both equilibrium and photoexcited charge carrier extraction by linearly

increasing voltage (CELIV and photo-CELIV) techniques to seek to find up the nature ofphotogeneration, transport and recombination in disordered nanostructure materials (for example,

microcrystalline and nanocrystalline hidrogenated silicon, organic pi-conjugated conductive

polymers, etc.)



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CHEAP AND ROBUST WIRELESS CONNECTEDMICRO/NANO SENSORS FORINDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Acronym : WISE MICRO-NANO

Organisation: Institut de Microelectrnica de Barcelona (CNM CSIC)- IDETRA SA



Family Name: Ferrer First Name: CarlesAddress:

Hermosilla 48

28001 Madrid

Spain

Country: Spain

Telephone N: 34915774014 Fax N: 34915762037







1.1.4.i Aeronautics

1.1.6.2.i Developing environmentally friendly transport systems and means of transport.

Abstract:

At present there exists a wide experience in the development of IR sensors applied to industry.

Such sensors have been incorporated to industry successfully and nowadays, the majority of the

process and products include some of this kind of control systems. The use of these sensors is

highly efficient and helps to solve many problems, the majority of which are related to safety and

environment. The goal of the proposal is to develop micro/nanosensors (better accessibility), robust

and cheap wireless connected (Autonomous Systems). With the use of these new developed

sensors, high environmental and safety benefits could be obtained by European Industry while

increasing quality of life at worldwide level. Industrial sectors of application are: automotive,railway, aeronautic/aerospace, naval, building


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Co-ordinated Improvement of Nanometre-scale Metrology in Europe

Acronym : Nanomet

Organisation: PTB (representing EUROMET)



Family Name: WILKENING First Name: GUENTER

Address:

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

Bundesallee 100

38116 Braunschweig, Germany

Country: Germany

Telephone N: +49 531 592 5100 Fax N: +49 531 592 5105








Abstract:

Measurements are the backbone of research and development and are indispensable in production.

There is a lack of repeatable, traceable measurement methods for the characterization ofdimensional quantities of nanosystems and a lack of co-ordination between existing very widely

spread activities. This network of excellence will address the problems by carrying out joint

research and development in the field of measurement methods and instruments, calibration

methods and reference artefacts; will establish measurement and calibration guidelines, will

support international standardization efforts and will create a sustainable integration by way of

suitable actions. The research activities will address topics like: dimensions of single structures and

structured surfaces - texture / roughness of surfaces - surface form - thickness of layers -

nanohardness and nanoforce.



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COHERENT QUANTUM MATTER

Acronym : QUANTUM MATTER

Organisation: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE(CNRS)


Title: Dr Gender: M

Family Name: VIGU First Name: JacquesAddress:

LABORATOIRE COLLISIONS, AGREGATS, REACTIVITE Universit Paul Sabatier 118, routede Narbonne 31062 TOULOUSE CEDEX FRANCE

Country: France

Telephone N: 561556016 Fax N: 561558317






1.1.4.ii Space

1.1.2 Information Society technologies


Abstract:

Optics and interferometry using matter waves (atom, molecules and neutrons) has developedconsiderably during the last few years. In this domain, the European research community has

produced many recent impressive results. Being at the intersection of atomic, molecular andoptical physics with condensed matter physics, this subject is at the same time a frontier offundamental physics and rich with promising applications : from the results already obtained, onecan foresee a radical technological shift towards quantum devices, new atomic clocks, atom lasers,etc, with applications in various domains : nanoscience and nanodevices (manipulation of atomsand molecules), space (time measurement, navigation devices), information (quantum informationexperiments). The proposed network will develop the connections and collaborative actions in thiscommunity, on fundamental issues as well as for applications.



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Colloidal Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Infectious Diseases

Acronym : CDDSINFDIS

Organisation: Instituto Nacional de Engenharia e Tecnologia Industrial


Title: Dr. Gender: F

Family Name: Cruz First Name: M. Eugnia

Address:

Unidade de Novas Formas de Agentes Bioactivos

INETI - Departamento de Biotecnologia

Estrada do Pao do Lumiar, n 22

1649-038 Lisboa

Portugal

Country: Portugal

Telephone N: +351217162712 Fax N: +351217163636






1.1.1.i.b Applications of knowledge and technologies in the field of genomics and biotechnology

for health

1.1.1.ii Combating major diseases

1.1.1.ii.c Confronting the major communicable diseases linked to poverty1.1.3.iii New Production Processes and Devices

Abstract:

Most important infectious diseases all over the world are out of control due to several factors,

namely the lower efficacy of available drugs and vaccines and the increasing emergence of

pathogen resistant strains. The goal of this project is to improve the efficiency of anti-infective

drugs and synthetic analogues by targeting them in vivo to the infected organs. This STRATEGY

will be fullfilled by means of using drugs immobilized in appropriate COLLOIDAL DRUG

DELIVERY SYSTEMS (CDDS) instead of naked drugs. The novel drugs will be specifically

designed to increase their association with tailor made CDDS that will, in turn, direct them to the

sites of infection.The in vivo behaviour of free and immobilized drugs will be studied (toxicity,


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Combinatorial optimization of nanodispersed catalysts prepared by grafting technique.

Acronym : GraftCombiCat

Organisation: Dipartimento di Chimica dell'UNiversit di Napoli Federico II



Family Name: Santacesaria First Name: Elio

Address:

Complesso M.te S.Angelo Via Cinthia (80126) NAPOLI (Italy)

Country: Italy

Telephone N: 39081674027 Fax N: [Fax:39-081674026]







Abstract:

Combinatorial catalysis has recently been used for optimizing catalysts prepared with conventional

techniques such as: impregnation, coprecipitation and mechanical mixture of active powders. The

grafting of reactive molecules, such as metal alkoxides and/or metallorganic compounds on the

surface of suitable supports allow to obtain highly dispersed catalysts in the form of both metalsand oxides that are able to give better activities and selectivities in many reactions of industrial

interest. The catalysts preparation procedures using the grafting technique are not yet optimized

expecially when more than one active element is involved. The use of the recently proposed

combinatorial investigation method can significantly accelerate the discover of a new generation of

more active and selective nanodispersed catalysts.



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Combinatorial Preparation and High-Throughput Investigation of Electronic Chemo- and Biosensors

Acronym : MultiSens

Organisation: University of Regensburg



Family Name: Mirsky First Name: Vladimir

Address:

Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Biosensors

University str. 31

93053 Regensburg, Germany

Country: Germany

Telephone N: 499419434011 Fax N: 499419434064








Abstract:

The proposed IP is focused on combinatorial approach to the electrochemical sensor systems

development. This integrated project will put together multidisciplinary skills and experiens ofleading European scientific groups to design the multi-electrod chips that offers a "fingerprint"

pattern of the biological and/or artificial receptors. A new lab-on-chip system connected with

computer controlled device will provide completely automated combinatorial preparation and

highly-throughput investigation of chemical and biological sensors. The sensor chip will consist of

96 gold electrodes that provide fast-responding of the system and will be adapted for detection in

on-line monitoring with flow-injection systems. Such High-Throughput Testing system will have a

major impact for medical, environmental or industrial technology thus providing a higher quality

of life and health.



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Competitive edge for Nanocomposite development and manufacture

Acronym : NanoCompEdge

Organisation: University of ExeterSchool of Engineering and Computer Science


Title: Mr Gender: M

Family Name: Warren First Name: Tony

Address:

Harrison Building

North Park Road

Exeter, EX4 4QF


Telephone N: +4(0)1392263649 Fax N: +44(0)1392217965







1.1.4.i Aeronautics

Abstract:

This integrated project has assmbled a team of academic and industrial partners to give the EU thecompetitive edge in the manufacture and application of nanocomposite technology. The EU lags

behind Japan and the USA in this field and this project is aimed at putting Europe in the lead.

Current work is uncoordinated and too academic. As well as providing for a scientific blue print ,

the project aims to develope technology transfer programmes and training for industry so that this

technology can be incorporated into new product design to improve performance and the

knowledge added value content of the product. This is intended to be a large project and to become

a vehicle for technical and economic growth in the EU.



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Computational Simulation and the Design of Advanced Materials

Acronym : COSDAM

Organisation: Daresbury Laboratory



Family Name: Durham First Name: Paul

Address:

Computational Science and Engineering Department,

Daresbury Laboratory, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AD UK


Telephone N: 441925603263 Fax N: 441925603634









Abstract:

Ultra-high-performance computers coupled with the development of new methodologies tointegrate quantum mechanics into classical simulation make computer simulation a most powerful

approach for addressing complex problems in nanoscience. The Network will develop a nanoscale

simulation toolkit that will include: (i) Basic algorithms to improve the timescale of a simulation

by at least three orders of magnitude. (ii) New classical -quantum embedding techniques for open

systems (iii) Software optimisation for large-scale simulations in a multiprocessor GRID

environment. (iv) Simulations linking nano and meso scales to enable undestanding of the control

of nanoscale phenomea. The Network will use the CCP5 project (which has 20 years experience in

linking simulation groups and 400 European members) both as a model and as a basis to build

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COMPUTATIONAL SOFT MATTER PHYSICS WITH EMPHASIS ON BIOLOGICALSYSTEMS

Acronym : SIMBIOSYS

Organisation: CECAM, Centre Europen de Calcul Atomique et Molculaire



Family Name: Mareschal First Name: MichelAddress:

Ecole Normale Suprieure de Lyon,

46, alle d'Italie

69364 Lyon cedex 07, FRANCE

Country: France

Telephone N: 33472728637 Fax N: 33472728636







Abstract:

The present expression of interest proposes the formation of a network of excellence in order to

develop statistical-mechanics based simulation techniques for the quantitative description ofseveral classes of soft condensed matter systems. We aim to pool the complementary expertise of

the participating groups to make progress towards a hierarchical description of a non-equilibrium (

living ) multi-component systems of biomolecules, starting from the scales of covalent bonds up to

scales of micrometers, and correspondingly the characteristic times of the various processes

spanning many decades. The basic goal is to provide us with computational tools allowing a

general understanding of the physical phenomena occuring in the complex mesoscopic systems

which are parts of the living cell.

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Conductive copolymers: Electrochemical nanosize modification of surfaces with conjugatedcopolymers, surface characterization and biosensor applications

Acronym : Nanoelectrochemistry

Organisation: University of Limerick


Title: Prof.Dr. Gender: M

Family Name: Sarac First Name: A.SezaiAddress:

University of Limerick,Materials and Surface Science Institute,Limerick ,Ireland

Country: Ireland

Telephone N: +353-61 234174 Fax N: +353-61213529






Abstract:

Application oriented nano-size synthesis and electro-copolymerization of conductive polymers

(mainly derivatives of heterocyclic conductive copolymers and vinyl vinyl pendant conjugated

systems, onto surfaces of carbon-wires, mesoporous carbon and carbon nanotubes, gold, silicon

etc). Surface characterization of nanosized copolymeric films with advanced and combinedelectrochemical (in-situ spectroelectrochemistry, ellipsometry), spectroscopic (Reflectance FTIR,

Raman), thermal (DSC, TGA) and surface composition and morphological characterization (XPS,

AFM, XRD, transmission microscopy) techniques. Possible technical and biosensor applications of

copolymer modified microelectrodes and nanoelectrodes for the determination of biological

materials i.e., neurotransmitters .



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Conductivity and dielectric properties of nanosolid heteropoly acid

Acronym : Nanosolid HPA

Organisation: Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Belgrade, Yugoslavia



Family Name: Davidovic First Name: Milorad

Address:

Prof. Milorad Davidovic, Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences,

P.O.Box 522, 11001 Belgrade, Yugoslavia

Country: Serbia and Montenegro

Telephone N: (38111) 458222, Ext Fax N: (381-11) 3440100





Abstract:

Conductivity, dielectric, captures, catalytic and some other properties of heteropolyacid compaunds

in the forme of nanosolids could be improved. The above mentioned characteristic would be

studied by infrared (IR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction method (XRD), transmission electron

microscopy (TEM), x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) and specific area analysis in the

wide frequency range from 1 Hz to 12 GHz and in the temperature interval from room temperatureto 900C. Of special interest would be investigation in montmorillonite from our country since in

these materials by leaching cations can be obtained high proton and in the form of inclusion

complex high ionic conducting materials. The properties of the final materials strongly depend on

the processing conditions, pH, water content and heat treatment besides the composition. Different

microstructures can be obtained by changing these parameters. For example heteropolycompaunds

have the specific area very small ( 10 m2/g, and in the form of the nanosolid (diameter: 30-70 nm)

is amorphous and has a large surface area ( order of 500 m2/g). These materials belong to the class

of protonic conductors which are expected to



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Contacting Devices at Atomic Scale

Acronym : PICOCONTACT

Organisation:Laboratoire d?Analyse des Interfaces et de Nanophysique UMR-CNRS

5011


Title: Dr. Gender: F

Family Name: Guasch First Name: CathyAddress:

Cc082, Universit de Montpellier 2, Place E. Bataillon 34095 Montpellier cedex 5 France

Country: France

Telephone N: +33 467 143 406 Fax N: +33 467 521 584






1.1.2.v IST future and emerging technologies:


Abstract:

Communication technologies follow the international trend of improving functionality and

adaptability of electron based nanodevices while reducing their cost. Electrical signal addressing ofartificial structures elaborated at nanometer scale is investigated in this IP, by engineering

self-assembling materials and structures, modifying surface functionality atoms by atoms, and

integrating biological and non-biological entities in new systems. Such technological steps is

sustained by both fundamental knowledge of electrical contacting at atomic scale and advanced

techniques for analysis and manufacture of nanostructures. Research activities include realisation

and characterisation of picocontacts, ingration of multifunctional materials, and design of complex

nanostructures.



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Continuous carbon nanotube fibres with proven mechanical performance industrially producable,applied in transportation and building

Acronym : CEANNE

Organisation:CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTFICAS(CSIC


Title: Dr Gender: MFamily Name: Maser First Name: Wolfgang

Address:

Country: Spain

Telephone N: 34976733977 Fax N: 34976733318








1.1.4.i Aeronautics

1.1.6.2.i Developing environmentally friendly transport systems and means of transport.

Abstract:Carbon nanotubes are novel nanomaterials with extraordinary physical properties. Being light,having a tensile strength one hundred times larger than steel, and showing reversible buckling

properties, carbon nanotubes have a great potential to revolutionize high-load bearing structures inkey areas such as tra

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