Project description
Next-gen chiral materials
Along the green and digital transitions pathway, there is a growing need for materials in secure authentication, templating, and bioimaging has never been greater. Chiral nanostructures (helical formations inspired by nature) offer unique optical and structural properties, but designing them remains challenging. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the PaChi-LCiMat project aims to develop photoactive chiral liquid crystal-inspired materials. The research combines organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, and self-assembling soft materials. Collaborations with universities aim to explore structural and optical properties, paving the way for breakthroughs in authentication systems, templating, and bioimaging technologies. The research reinforces Europe’s edge in advanced materials innovation.
Objective
As Europe advances its green and digital transitions, the demand for innovative materials grows, particularly in templating applications, secure authentication, and bioimaging. Chiral nanostructures, inspired by natural helical formations, are at the forefront of these challenges.
The PaChi-LCiMat project seeks to push the boundaries of material science by developing new photoactive chiral liquid crystal-inspired materials for these cutting-edge fields. Dr. Sezgin will lead this research under the supervision of Prof. Blanca Ros at the Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), University of Zaragoza-CSIC. Leveraging his background in liquid crystal systems, Dr. Sezgin will employ advanced organic synthesis and supramolecular chemistry to create novel photoactive bent-core building blocks that self-assemble into helical nanofilament-based soft materials, such as liquid crystals and gels. These soft materials will undergo comprehensive structural and optical characterization, essential for their use in cutting-edge technological applications. The project includes secondments to the University of Warsaw under Prof. Ewa Górecka, using advanced X-ray diffraction (SAXS/WAXS) to explore structural intricacies, and to the University of Granada with Prof. Araceli G. Campaña, focusing on CPL spectroscopy— a critical property for technological applications— to enhance the optical understanding of the materials.
This research aligns with Europe's strategic priorities to enhance technological competitiveness and security, with expected breakthroughs in next-generation authentication systems, templating applications, and bioimaging technologies. By integrating expertise from multiple disciplines and institutions, PaChi-LCiMat is set to deliver groundbreaking solutions in these fields, contributing to European research excellence and positioning Dr. Sezgin as a leader in advanced materials innovation.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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50009 Zaragoza
Spain
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