Objective The principal objective of the present Project is to establish a long-lasting collaboration, to provide a possibility for transfer of knowledge, to enable exchanges of research personnel, and to create an intercontinental network in the area of hybrid inorgano-bioorganic nanocomposites for biomedical and engineering applications. Realization of the Project will lead to the development of novel nanobiocomposites, which are based on natural components specific for particular regions of Brazil and South Africa.The expertise of the consortium partners is mutually complementary, it encompasses synthesis of the nanocomposite precursors (FI), their modification and improvement of synthetic approaches to hybrid nanocomposites (UA), isolation and characterization of natural active compounds and fibres of plant origin (BR2, BR1, ZA) that are coupled with the development of advanced nanophases and hybrid nanocomposites (FI, IT1, IT2, BR1).Main scientific goal of Project consists in the development of knowledge-based high-added value inorgano-bioorganic nanocomposites, natural and nature identical materials, drug delivery vectors, pharmaceutically active compounds, pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulas through valorisation of regional natural resources and scientific expertise.Innovative nanocomposites and their novel components will be characterized using up-to-date facilities available at all partner organizations for comprehensive physico-chemical, mechanical, spectroscopic, and microscopic studies at the nano-scale; followed by assessment of their anti-cancer, anti-parasite, insecticide and antimicrobial performance in in-vitro (BR2, ZA) and in-vivo tests (ZA). Ethical issues of the research will be duly addressed.Results of the Project will strengthen the scientific potential of ERA, will contribute to the sustainable development in participating countries and promote regional development of the Partner Countries. Fields of science engineering and technologymaterials engineeringnanocomposites 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) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IRSES - Marie Curie Action "International Research Staff Exchange Scheme" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IRSES See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IRSES - International research staff exchange scheme (IRSES) Coordinator HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO Address Yliopistonkatu 3 00014 Helsingin yliopisto Finland See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Katariina Vainio-Mattila (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE Italy EU contribution € 365 000,00 Address Piazzale aldo moro 7 00185 Roma See on map Region Centro (IT) Lazio Roma Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Floriana Bernabucci (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data
