Cel Block copolymer (BCP) self-assembly in solution has attracted considerable attention for many decades because it can yield ordered nanoscopic core-shell structures (micelles) with a wide range of morphologies. These aggregates offer potential applications in many fields, and cylinders are among the most promising for uses in nanomedicine (e.g. as drug delivery vehicles). In this proposal, state-of-the-art strategies to access well-defined micelles with tailored structures will be applied to the preparation of biodegradable monodisperse cylindrical micelles and block comicelles in water. Once formed, the micelles and their hierarchical assemblies will be characterized in detail and explored in potential nanomedical applications. To achieve these objectives Dr. Jia Tian, an exceptionally talented young scientist from China who performed his Ph.D. in a top supramolecular chemistry group in China (Zhan-Ting Li, Fudan University), will work in the internationally leading polymer and materials research group of Prof. Ian Manners (Bristol, UK) where he will learn polymer synthesis and state-of-the-art self-assembly techniques and will obtain a broad background in polymer and BCP synthesis, self-assembly, and polymer materials science. Armed with the new knowledge and experience gained, following the fellowship Dr. Tian aims to obtain an academic position in China where soft materials such as biodegradable BCPs and their applications in nanomedicine will play a key role. Dziedzina nauki natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesmedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologynanomedicinemedical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncologyengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materials Słowa kluczowe crystallization-driven self-assembly Program(-y) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Temat(-y) MSCA-IF-2016 - Individual Fellowships Zaproszenie do składania wniosków H2020-MSCA-IF-2016 Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF) Koordynator UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Wkład UE netto € 195 454,80 Adres BEACON HOUSE QUEENS ROAD BS8 1QU Bristol Zjednoczone Królestwo Zobacz na mapie Region South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Bristol, City of Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Uczestnictwo w unijnych programach w zakresie badań i innowacji Opens in new window sieć współpracy HORIZON Opens in new window Koszt całkowity € 195 454,80