Objetivo The objective of this proposal is the development of DNA-based electronics. We will explore the electronic properties of DNA, use DNA as a template for other electronic molecular components, assemble DNA molecular devices, and characterise the electrical performance of these. Single molecule electric conduction studies will provide insight into the so far poorly understood mechanistic issues. We will establish first prototype single DNA molecule electronic devices. The joint interdisciplinary effort comprises the strongest European groups in the field, and spans the entire range from research focussed on a deep understanding of the basic processes to application and commercialisation by an industrial company.OBJECTIVESThe central objective of this joint proposal is the development of DNA-based electronics. The project will focus on:(i) exploring the electronic properties of DNA;(ii) using DNA as a template for other electronic molecular components;(iii) assembling DNA molecular devices, and (iv) characterising the electrical performance of these. Single molecule electric conduction studies will provide insight in the poorly understood mechanistic and dynamic issues. We will establish first prototype single-DNA-molecule electronic devices. This is a project with great scientific and technological challenges. We are confident to realise the goals however, because we have managed to bring together a consortium of the strongest European groups active in this area.DESCRIPTION OF WORKCurrent microelectronics is rigorously based on silicon. This will remain so far at least a decade. However, after that, major problems are foreseen with the further miniaturisation of the Si devices, both because of problems of technical nature as well as cost management. Alternative approaches should therefore be explored. DNA-based electronics is a prime example of an entirely alternative approach. It will take advantage of the unprecedented recognition and assembling properties of DNA. We expect to b able to produce prototype devices that allow estimating the feasibility of electronics based on DNA, The results are also expected to have an impact in DNA-chip technology. It is the goal of this proposal to understand the mechanism of charge transport n DNA with the aim to develop a novel DNA technology that exploits controlled charge migration. On this basis of deep insight into the detailed problems on which this technology inevitable has to touch, we are confident that our approach will help to cut down the strong overweight of the United Stated activities in the developments DNA chips and DNA electronics. The NID pro-active initiative calls for innovative research aimed at the development of new concepts for information processing systems operation at the nano-scale, in particular those involving radically new approaches and cross-disciplinary integration. In our opinion, the current proposal on DNA-based electronics is exactly that Ámbito científico natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsDNAnatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsmicroelectronicsnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloidsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesdata sciencedata processing Palabras clave Nanotechnology Programa(s) FP5-IST - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on a "User-friendly information society, 1998-2002" Tema(s) 1.1.2.-6.2.3 - FET P3: Nanotechnology information devices Convocatoria de propuestas Data not available Régimen de financiación CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinador TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección JULIANALAAN 134 2628 BL DELFT Países Bajos Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Participantes (4) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo MOTOROLA SAS Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección PARC DES ALGORITHMES SAINT AUBIN 91193 GIF SUR YVETTE Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Israel Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección TECHNION CITY 32000 HAIFA Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN Alemania Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección ARCISSTRASSE 21 80333 MUENCHEN Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos UNIVERSITAET BASEL Suiza Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección PETERSGRABEN 35 4003 BASEL Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos
