New Frontiers in Quantum Dots Science: Assembly and Functionalisation

Project Information

NEWQDS

Grant agreement ID: 254349

Project closed

Start date 1 March 2011

End date 28 February 2013

Funded under

• Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

Total cost € 241 289,60

EU contribution € 241 289,60

Coordinated by

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
United Kingdom

Objective

This project will investigate a diverse range of octanuclear zinc sulfide nanoclusters as Quantum Dots (QDs). Compared with colloidal QDs whose distribution are random over space, these stoichiometric crystalline nanoclusters exhibit uniform cluster size and long-range periodic ordering which are vital for the study of quantum confinement effects. A simple and successful scheme to assemble them has been reported by the applicant and the goal of this project is to further assemble and functionalize this system, explore their fascinating optical properties and create a new research frontier in biological applications.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › transition metals

Programme(s)

• FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

Topic(s)

• FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships"

Call for proposal

FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IIF
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Funding Scheme

MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF)

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

• EU contribution: € 241 289,60
• Address: UNIVERSITY AVENUE ; G12 8QQ Glasgow ; United Kingdom
• Region: Scotland › West Central Scotland › Glasgow City
• Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Administrative Contact: Kate Nimmo (Ms.)
• Total cost: No data