Objetivo The aim of this project is to understand the mechanisms behind the functionalisation of metal surfaces with organic and biologicalcomplexes under realistic electrochemical conditions. Focusing on low-index surfaces of gold and platinum, which are also theelectrodes in corresponding experiments, we will use a series of theoretical methods applicable for different time- and lengthsscalesto investigate the geometry and electronic properties of different complexes attached to these electrodes as function of thesurrounding (e.g. electrolyte) and the environmental conditions: temperature, pressure/concentrations, and electrode potential. Ascomplexes we will consider small organic molecules such as 4-mercaptopyridine, 4-ATP, or alkane-chains of variable length, aswell as biological complexes, i.e. DNA-sequences.Within the first step we will establish a deeper understanding of how these complexes interact with the metal electrodes and howadlayer structures can be manipulated by applying specific temperature, pressure, or potential-conditions. Since the intermolecularinteractions are rather weak, the presence of the external electrode potential could lead to drastic changes of the interfacialmorphology. In this respect, particular attention will be spend to the highly-reversible folding and unfolding of DNA-sequences,which has recently had been realized experimentally.Based on thus functionalized electrode surfaces, we will investigate their potential as templates for growing nanoparticles ofdesired size and shape, which would allow for bridging the gap between well-defined single crystal surfaces and nanoparticles. Itis now a matter of establishing the predictive capacity for these methods, an expansive process that itself will open new doors ofresearch. Ámbito científico natural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistrynatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrytransition metalsnatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometryengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materials Programa(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) Tema(s) ERC-SG-PE4 - ERC Starting Grant - Physical and Analytical Chemical sciences Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2010-StG_20091028 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institución de acogida UNIVERSITAET ULM Aportación de la UE € 1 409 400,00 Dirección HELMHOLTZSTRASSE 16 89081 Ulm Alemania Ver en el mapa Región Baden-Württemberg Tübingen Ulm, Stadtkreis Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Investigador principal Timo Jacob (Dr.) Contacto administrativo Michaela Schuhmacher (Mrs.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo UNIVERSITAET ULM Alemania Aportación de la UE € 1 409 400,00 Dirección HELMHOLTZSTRASSE 16 89081 Ulm Ver en el mapa Región Baden-Württemberg Tübingen Ulm, Stadtkreis Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Investigador principal Timo Jacob (Dr.) Contacto administrativo Michaela Schuhmacher (Mrs.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos