Cel Algal biofuels have the potential to provide a sustainable carbon-neutral source to fossil fuels, however the scaling up of algal systems is economically challenging. Here we propose a bio inspired approach to exploiting light-matter interaction by understanding and mimicking the optical properties of corals. We aim to inspire the development of improved photonic materials that can be used to maximise algal growth in order to radically transform the algal biofuel sector. The specific objectives are to 1) explore the in vivo light field, optical properties and photosynthetic efficiency of a range of coral species from different light regimes, 2) understand the nanophotonic and structural properties of corals underlying the optimised light modulation and 3) apply the biophotonic insight to design novel photonic materials for the improved growth of microalgae. The proposal is highly interdisciplinary involving optical and photonic characterisation, photosynthesis research and the fabrication of novel materials. The successful implementation of this project will have a high societal impact, through improving the biofuel sector and working towards carbon-neutral fuel sources. Dziedzina nauki natural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyphycologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopysuper resolution microscopynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopyelectron microscopyengineering and technologyindustrial biotechnologybiomaterialsbiofuelsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbotany Program(-y) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Temat(-y) MSCA-IF-2015-GF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-GF) Zaproszenie do składania wniosków H2020-MSCA-IF-2015 Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania MSCA-IF-GF - Global Fellowships Koordynator THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE Wkład UE netto € 251 857,80 Adres TRINITY LANE THE OLD SCHOOLS CB2 1TN Cambridge Zjednoczone Królestwo Zobacz na mapie Region East of England East Anglia Cambridgeshire CC Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Uczestnictwo w unijnych programach w zakresie badań i innowacji Opens in new window sieć współpracy HORIZON Opens in new window Koszt całkowity € 251 857,80 Partnerzy (1) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE netto Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko Partner Organizacje partnerskie biorą udział w realizacji działania, jednak nie podpisują umowy o grant. THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Stany Zjednoczone Wkład UE netto € 0,00 Adres FRANKLIN STREET 1111 12 FLOOR 94607 OAKLAND CA Zobacz na mapie Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Uczestnictwo w unijnych programach w zakresie badań i innowacji Opens in new window sieć współpracy HORIZON Opens in new window Koszt całkowity € 160 130,40