Unmet MAGnetic properties in micro and nano-particles by synthesis through gas-diffusion electrocrystallisation (GDEx)

Projektinformationen

MAGDEx

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 796320

DOI 10.3030/796320

Projekt abgeschlossen

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 2 März 2018

Startdatum 1 April 2018

Enddatum 31 März 2020

Finanziert unter

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Gesamtkosten € 160 800,00

EU-Beitrag € 160 800,00

Koordiniert durch

VLAAMSE INSTELLING VOOR TECHNOLOGISCH ONDERZOEK N.V.
Belgium

Ziel

Memory storage is a defining component of modern computing. It is a key issue because it determines system costs and power consumption. The ability to increase memory storage relies on the discovery, understanding, and improvement of new memory-storage materials. Recently, a third fundamental state for magnetism was experimentally realized in a novel class of matter: the spin-liquid state, after finding a way to synthesize herbertsmithite which is now prospected as a promising memory-storage material. Hydrothermal methods to grow herbertsmithite are available, but they have low production rates and yields and focus on the production of macroscopic crystals, while it is known that nano-scale dimensioned particles do have superior or different properties. Using heterogeneous (electro)catalytic routes, the main problems of the thermal synthesis can be solved. Gas-diffusion electrocrystallization (GDEx) is a new electrochemical process developed at the host organization. It is a rapid one-pot reaction crystallization process, electrochemically steered at the three-phase junction of a porous gas-diffusion cathode. The main objective of this project is to develop, optimize and validate the GDEx technology for the bottom-up synthesis of micro and nano-scaled Zn4-xCux(OH)6Cl2 particles. The project aims to obtain single-phase (pure) herbertsmithite and its polymorphs via GDEx, understanding the mechanism of formation. The project also aims to obtain these materials as solid particles, colloidal dispersions, and thin films, all with preciselly-controlled properties which can result in tailored magnetic functionalities that may result in revolutionized memory storage possibilities. Furthermore, it is aimed to obtain these particles in gram-quantities per day and at least 70% yield, obesides pening the way to a greener synthesis route, operating at mild conditions and reducing the need for hazardous reagents.

Wissenschaftliches Gebiet

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › electrochemistry
• natural sciences › earth and related environmental sciences › geology › mineralogy › crystallography
• engineering and technology › materials engineering › coating and films
• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nano-materials

Programm/Programme

• 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

Thema/Themen

• MSCA-IF-2017 - Individual Fellowships

Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung

H2020-MSCA-IF-2017

Finanzierungsplan

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Koordinator

VLAAMSE INSTELLING VOOR TECHNOLOGISCH ONDERZOEK N.V.

• Netto-EU-Beitrag: € 160 800,00
• Adresse: BOERETANG 200 ; 2400 Mol ; Belgien
• Region: Vlaams Gewest › Prov. Antwerpen › Arr. Turnhout
• Aktivitätstyp: Research Organisations
• Gesamtkosten: € 160 800,00