Objective We will develop new technologies for handling and control of single molecules and nanostructures on the sub 10nm scale. These techniques will be based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) so that manipulation protocols may be applied on insulating surfaces, thus overcoming one of the major limitations of current state-of-the-art techniques. The fundamental processes, which control AFM manipulation in Nano scale manufacture, will be determined through collaborative theoretical and experimental exploration of the frontiers of knowledge. The new techniques will enable long term innovation in the areas of molecular Nano structures, controlled self assembly and Nano machines and we will demonstrate several novel applications which form key milestones. The consortium is formed from internationally leading groups in the areas of molecular and Nano scale fabrication and the project directly address section 3.4.1.4 of the Priority 3 NMP Work programme, 'Development of handling and control devices and instruments¿. The project objectives will be achieved through effective management and will be disseminated widely, in particular through an Sees forum. This project will safeguard the leading status of researchers in the European Research Area and underpin the emergence of key nano technologies in Europe. The consortium will also be highly proactive in of wider societal objectives including the promotion of gender equality and the public understanding of science. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrynoble gasesnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkaline earth metalsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopyengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialsnanocrystalssocial sciencessociologygender studiesgender equality Keywords Nanotechnology clusters force microscopy molecular nanostructures molecules nanomachines nanomanipulation Programme(s) FP6-NMP - Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices: thematic priority 3 under the 'Focusing and integrating community research' of the 'Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area' specific programme 2002-2006. Topic(s) NMP-2002-3.4.1.1-1 - Expanding knowledge in in size-dependant phenomena NMP-2002-3.4.1.4-1 - Handling and control instrumentation at the level of of single atoms or molecules and/or < 10 nm Call for proposal FP6-2002-NMP-1 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme STREP - Specific Targeted Research Project Coordinator THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Address University park NG7 2RD Nottingham United Kingdom See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE France EU contribution € 0,00 Address Rue michel ange 3 Paris See on map BILKENT UNIVERSITESI Türkiye EU contribution € 0,00 Address Bilkent Ankara See on map CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOGSKOLA AB Sweden EU contribution € 0,00 Address Sven hultinsgata 2 Gothenburg See on map IBM RESEARCH GMBH Switzerland EU contribution € 0,00 Address Saeumerstrasse 4 Rueschlikon See on map Links Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Gower street London See on map Links Website Opens in new window KING'S COLLEGE LONDON United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Strand London See on map UNIVERSITAET OSNABRUECK Germany EU contribution € 0,00 Address Neuer graben/schloss Osnabrueck See on map Links Website Opens in new window
