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Biomimetic Ultrathin Structures as a Multipurpose Platform for Nanotechnology-Based Products

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The goal of the MultiPlat project is to develop biomimetic proton conductive membranes with nanometer thickness (nanomembranes) through convergence of a number of fields. The primary application of this multipurpose nanotechnological platform is the next generation of fuel cells where it will replace the prevailing evolutionary modifications of the state of the art solutions. Secondary applications cover diverse fields, including photonics, sensorics, biointerfaces, medicine and others. The natural proton conductive nanomembranes are the most ubiquitous building element in biology. The core concept of the project is to postulate, introduce and fabricate a novel composite nanomembrane and to functionalize them through the integration of proton conducting nanochannels in a manner analogous to that in biological cells. At the same time the nanomembranes will be strengthened through the introduction of inorganic part. This functionalisation itself is a complex and largely unsolved issue. In this way the nanomembranes will merge artificial and biological properties. We intend to use convergence of diverse fields including physics, chemistry, biomimetics, and nanotechnology. The focus will be primarily on the use of various nanotechnology methods for nanomembrane fabrication, their functionalisation through lamination, surface patterning, inclusion of fillers and structural modification through the engineering of built-in nanochannels. The research should result in functional models and a breadboard model. The industrial partners will ensure the application of the results. The objectives of the project fully satisfy the call NMP-2008-1.1-1 Converging sciences and technologies (nano, bio, info, cogni). The expected impacts include breakthroughs in knowledge in the converging fields, important practical applications and industrial innovations, with major significance for clean energy production, environmental protection and welfare improvement.

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FP7-NMP-2008-SMALL-2
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TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN
Adres
Karlsplatz 13
1040 Wien
Austria

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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Kontakt administracyjny
Werner Brenner (Dr.)
Wkład UE
€ 872 080

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ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE
Szwajcaria
Wkład UE
€ 656 050
Adres
Batiment Ce 3316 Station 1
1015 Lausanne

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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Kontakt administracyjny
Laszlo Forro (Prof.)
COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
Francja
Wkład UE
€ 370 822
Adres
Rue Leblanc 25
75015 Paris 15

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Research Organisations
Kontakt administracyjny
Yves Hussenot (Mr.)
UNIVERSITAET LEIPZIG
Niemcy
Wkład UE
€ 242 575
Adres
Ritterstrasse 26
04109 Leipzig

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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Wolfgang Grill (Prof.)
NANOCYL SA
Belgia
Wkład UE
€ 333 592
Adres
Rue De L'essor 4
5060 Sambreville

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Kontakt administracyjny
Frederic Luizi (Dr.)
PAXITECH
Francja
Wkład UE
€ 123 210
Adres
Rue De Comboire 32
38130 Echirolles

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Kontakt administracyjny
Renaut Mosdale (Dr.)