ERA NanoSci - Interfacing Nano-objects for Functional Electronic and Optofluidic Systems (Inofeo)

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Description

Orienting functional nano-objects and addressing them in a well-defined geometry has proved to be an extremely difficult task. INOFEO aims at using nanocontainers, zeolites L, as interfacing tool to the external word. The zeolites possessing 1D nanoscale channels, filled with molecules, or chemically functionalized, provide an unprecedented level of control for interfacing molecules and nano-objects. The entire nanocontainers will be organized and manipulated in both static and dynamic configurations. The project has 3 main objectives that combine the nanocontainers and the properties of the molecules entrapped in their channels to achieve control of spatial distribution, orientation and manipulation of the nanocontainers. As a result of INOFEO we envisage tunable optical systems, functional assemblies and fascinating new strategies for controllable interactions between soft and hard materials.