Objectif This proposal details the preparation of novel electromechanical polymers based on mechanically interlocked molecules. These synthetic muscle-like fibres would function via entirely new mechanisms of actuation and have potential applications in the medical, engineering and nanotechnology sectors. In general terms the overall project aim is to couple the latest catalytic mechanical bond-forming methodologies with recent advances in conjugated polymer synthesis to formulate a new generation high performance electromechanical materials. This multidisciplinary research programme integrates aspects of organic, supramolecular and physical chemistry together with materials science. The project objectives will be achieved via a three phase research programme that combines realistic project milestones with focused training activities in materials processing and analysis. The research would be carried out by a promising European scientist at MIT, USA under the supervision of Prof. Swager and at the University of Edinburgh, UK in the group of Prof. Leigh. The researcher’s previous experience in organic/supramolecular chemistry and successful academic track record would be exploited during the initial phase of the project and then complemented by intensive training in polymer preparation, processing, analysis and electromechanical device testing. The advanced training provided by the outgoing host would then be applied during the reintegration period through mentoring and collaborative activities. Overall this research programme would facilitate scientific advances at the interface between molecular devices and materials science, foster collaboration between world leading groups in the US and Europe and would effectively bridge the gap between the researchers current position as a skilled research scientist and a position of complete academic independence and professional maturity. Champ scientifique ingénierie et technologienanotechnologiesciences naturellessciences chimiquesscience des polymèressciences naturellessciences chimiqueschimie physique Mots‑clés Carbon chemistry actuating materials conjugated polymers homogenous catalysis instrumental techniques molecular devices nanotechnology polymer chemistry rotaxanes 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) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-IOF-2008 - Marie Curie Action: "International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-IOF-2008 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IOF - International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF) Coordinateur THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Adresse Old college, south bridge EH8 9YL Edinburgh Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Région Scotland Eastern Scotland Edinburgh Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Angela Noble (Ms.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée
