Project
Project summary
This IAP-PAI network Supramolecular Functional Systems (acronym FS2) will evolve from the previous network, entitled Supramolecular Chemistry and Supramolecular Catalysis. Supramolecular chemistry describes the chemistry beyond the molecule and studies chemical species held together by non-covalent intermolecular interactions. The aim of the project is to develop novel systems, to underJanuary 12, 2010ation, to develop methods and tools to investigate, address, manipulate supramolecular structures and exploit their specific properties. In comparison with the previous project, selected new topics will be emphasized, while other promising areas will be further explored. A special emphasis will be placed on the functionality of four major supramolecular systems (cfr infra), and the specific research packages will be tackled at four different platform levels by several partners with complementary expertise and instrumental capabilities. The previous frame of the network, an organic, polymeric, inorganic and bio-approach to supramolecular phenomena, has been redesigned so as to maximize networking and intensify the degree of focus.
The following functional supramolecular systems will be studied:
- Nanostructured systems
- (Hierarchically) structured nanoporous materials
- (Hybrid) biomaterials
- Thin films (organic, inorganic and hybrid)
Research activities are structured in nine work packages
- WP1. Nanodots and photonic crystals
- WP2. Organic nanostructures
- WP3. Porous frameworks
- WP4. Hybrid materials
- WP5. (Bio)membranes
- WP6. Biomolecules and Biocatalysis
- WP7. Functional Coatings
- WP8. Supramolecular Conjugated Systems
- WP9. Self-assembly at surfaces
To guarantee intensive networking, the partners will contribute at the level of four different platforms:
- PLATFORM 1: Theory & Modeling
- PLATFORM 2: Synthesis & Fabrication (Molecular Engineering)
- PLATFORM 3: Structure & Functionalilty
- PLATFORM 4: Devices & Responsive systems
