Objetivo "My group will explore the undeveloped field of penetration of non-thermal plasma into porous structures. Porous materials are an exciting class of materials with a wide range of applications. However, given the narrow dimensions of the porous network, modifying in a homogeneous way an entire porous material is a challenging task.This project is based on the use of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasmas for an effective internal surface modification of 3D porous structures. To make plasma technology reach this desired level of controlled penetration into porous structures, a far better understanding of the penetration of chemical active species into porous structures is required. Therefore, my project envisages a thorough study of the interactions between a non-thermal plasma and a second phase, the second phase being a porous substrate. Through diagnostics of the process-relevant plasma parameters and a quantitative analysis of the plasma-induced effects, the knowledge on the physics and chemistry of such hybrid plasma systems will be enhanced and, in most cases, newly founded.My group will start exploring this exciting field by focussing on three cornerstone research lines. Firstly, I will develop new plasma reactor concepts enabling effective plasma penetration. Secondly, these newly developed plasma reactors will be employed for the internal surface modification of porous biodegradable polyester scaffolds used in tissue engineering. Thirdly, besides the development of biomedical implants, the possibilities for the design of functional porous textiles and advanced filter materials will also be explored. Realisation of these three cornerstones would result in a major breakthrough in their specific field which makes this proposal inherently a relatively high risk/very high gain proposal.I therefore strongly believe that my research program will open a whole new window of opportunities for porous materials with a large impact on science and society." Ámbito científico natural sciencesphysical sciencesplasma physicsmedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologytissue engineeringengineering and technologymaterials engineeringtextilesmedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologyimplants Programa(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) ERC-SG-PE8 - ERC Starting Grant - Products and process engineering Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2011-StG_20101014 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institución de acogida UNIVERSITEIT GENT Aportación de la UE € 1 518 800,00 Dirección SINT PIETERSNIEUWSTRAAT 25 9000 Gent Bélgica Ver en el mapa Región Vlaams Gewest Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen Arr. Gent Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Investigador principal Rino Achiel Morent (Dr.) Contacto administrativo Nathalie Vandepitte (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo UNIVERSITEIT GENT Bélgica Aportación de la UE € 1 518 800,00 Dirección SINT PIETERSNIEUWSTRAAT 25 9000 Gent Ver en el mapa Región Vlaams Gewest Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen Arr. Gent Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Investigador principal Rino Achiel Morent (Dr.) Contacto administrativo Nathalie Vandepitte (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos