Spinning Active Matter

Project description

Study investigates the collective dynamics of 3D active matter systems

The term ‘active matter’ describes systems whose constituent elements consume energy and are thus out of equilibrium. Examples of interacting motile systems that display dazzling patterns include bird flocks, cell colonies and self-organising biopolymers. The EU-funded SpAM project plans to create 3D structures that include mechanically active materials assembled from colloidal spinners. In particular, the project aims to elucidate the interactions that dictate the collective dynamics of colloidal spinners. In addition, the study should help reveal how the intrinsic frustration of spinning motion at the microscopic scale shapes the macroscopic structure of spinning matter.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › physical sciences › classical mechanics › fluid mechanics › microfluidics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › condensed matter physics › soft matter physics
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › liquid crystals

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2020-ADG - ERC ADVANCED GRANT

Call for proposal

ERC-2020-ADG

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Funding Scheme

ERC-ADG - Advanced Grant

Host institution

ECOLE NORMALE SUPERIEURE DE LYON

Net EU contribution

€ 2 443 276,00

Address

Parvis Rene Descartes 15
69342 Lyon
France

Region

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes › Rhône-Alpes › Rhône

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 2 443 276,00

Beneficiaries (1)

ECOLE NORMALE SUPERIEURE DE LYON

France

Net EU contribution

€ 2 443 276,00

Address

Parvis Rene Descartes 15
69342 Lyon

Region

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes › Rhône-Alpes › Rhône

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 2 443 276,00