Mechanically Interlocked Carbon Nanotubes

Objectif

"We present a plan to design, synthesize and exploit the properties of mechanically interlocked carbon nanotubes (MINTs).
The scientific aim of the project is to introduce the mechanical bond as a new tool for the derivatization of carbon nanotubes. The mechanical link combines the advantages of covalent and supramolecular modifications, namely: kinetic stability (covalent) and conserved chemical structure (supramolecular). Besides this, its dynamic nature opens up unique opportunities for both fundamental studies and applications.
From a technological point of view, MINTs should have a practical impact in the fields of molecular electronics and molecular machinery. A general modular approach to MINT-based materials for photovoltaic devices and electrochemical sensors is presented. We also expect to exploit the rigidity and low dimensionality of SWNTs to construct molecular machines that utilize them as tracks to move across long distances, which is not possible in small-molecule molecular machines.
To achieve these goals we will exploit the PI’s expertise in the chemical modification of carbon nanostructures, in the self-assembly of electroactive materials and in the synthesis and characterization of mechanically interlocked molecules."

Régime de financement

ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant

Institution d’accueil

FUNDACION IMDEA NANOCIENCIA

Contribution de l’UE

€ 1 444 999,20

Adresse

CALLE FARADAY 9 CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA DE CANTOBLANCO
28049 Madrid
Espagne

Région

Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid

Type d’activité

Research Organisations

Chercheur principal

Emilio Manuel Pérez álvarez (Dr.)

Contact administratif

Maria Jesus Villa (Dr.)

Liens

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Coût total

Aucune donnée

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