Objective "We present a plan to design, synthesize and exploit the properties of mechanically interlocked carbon nanotubes (MINTs).The scientific aim of the project is to introduce the mechanical bond as a new tool for the derivatization of carbon nanotubes. The mechanical link combines the advantages of covalent and supramolecular modifications, namely: kinetic stability (covalent) and conserved chemical structure (supramolecular). Besides this, its dynamic nature opens up unique opportunities for both fundamental studies and applications.From a technological point of view, MINTs should have a practical impact in the fields of molecular electronics and molecular machinery. A general modular approach to MINT-based materials for photovoltaic devices and electrochemical sensors is presented. We also expect to exploit the rigidity and low dimensionality of SWNTs to construct molecular machines that utilize them as tracks to move across long distances, which is not possible in small-molecule molecular machines.To achieve these goals we will exploit the PI’s expertise in the chemical modification of carbon nanostructures, in the self-assembly of electroactive materials and in the synthesis and characterization of mechanically interlocked molecules." Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) ERC-SG-PE5 - ERC Starting Grant - Materials and Synthesis Call for proposal ERC-2012-StG_20111012 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Host institution FUNDACION IMDEA NANOCIENCIA EU contribution € 1 444 999,20 Address CALLE FARADAY 9 CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA DE CANTOBLANCO 28049 Madrid Spain See on map Region Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Activity type Research Organisations Principal investigator Emilio Manuel Pérez álvarez (Dr.) Administrative Contact Maria Jesus Villa (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Beneficiaries (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FUNDACION IMDEA NANOCIENCIA Spain EU contribution € 1 444 999,20 Address CALLE FARADAY 9 CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA DE CANTOBLANCO 28049 Madrid See on map Region Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Activity type Research Organisations Principal investigator Emilio Manuel Pérez álvarez (Dr.) Administrative Contact Maria Jesus Villa (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
