Objetivo "The project aims to develop new methods for the synthesis, chemical functionalization, and modification of nano-sized carbon particles (nanodiamonds (ND) and carbon onions (CO)). Within the framework of the project, the following main objectives will be a chieved: 1) the development of a new method for de-aggregation and size selection of ND particles producing fractions with a narrow size distribution and hydrogenated ND surfaces; 2) the development of a scalable method, based on annealing ND, to synthesi se separate CO with controlled size distribution, initially in quantities of several hundreds milligrams; 3) the development of approaches for controlled functionalization and modification of CO and ND in order to explore their application in different fi elds: electronics, optics, medicine. Due to the wide range of extreme properties possessed by diamond, ND (2-50 nm in size) finds use in many different applications. It is possible to envisage many other applications for ND in medicine, electronics, and op tics. However, applications of ND in such demanding fields are constrained by the lack of methods for de-aggregation and separation of ND into samples with a narrow size distribution. CO consist of fullerene-like shells enclosed within one another. CO have fascinating properties, due to their highly symmetric structure. However, wide investigations of the properties this unique carbon form and exploration of its possible applications are constrained by the absence of methods allowing production of separate and size-selected CO. The first two project objectives address an important problem ¿ the production of separate and size-selected ND and CO particles. The last objective deals with purposeful treatments of the carbon nanomaterials and investigations of th eir chemical, physical and electronic properties in order to develop their application in a wide range of fields with potential benefits to science, technology and healthcare within the EU scientific area." Ámbito científico natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringair pollution engineeringnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsnatural scienceschemical sciencescatalysisengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materials Programa(s) FP6-MOBILITY - Human resources and Mobility in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Tema(s) MOBILITY-2.3 - Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowships (IIF) Convocatoria de propuestas FP6-2004-MOBILITY-7 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación EIF - Marie Curie actions-Intra-European Fellowships Coordinador UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 6 Kensington Terrace NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Reino Unido Ver en el mapa Enlaces Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos
