NANOSFUN RG

NANOSFUN RG is rated 3 out of 5 in the category nanotechnology. Read and write reviews about NANOSFUN RG. Our objective at the Nanostructured Functional Materials research group (NANOSFUN) is to develop new strategies for obtaining molecular (bio)nanostructures with adapted properties and smart responses to external stimuli, which can be incorporated into solid matrices, surfaces or as stable colloidal suspensions, while retaining their initial properties and performance. For this, a wide range of molecular and biological building blocks are used, using Nature a strong source of inspiration. We work with the idea that ultimate control on every length scale and interface is required to reach the intrinsic limits and functions of these (supra)molecular materials, with their future introduction in our everyday life in sight. From the broad range of areas where molecular materials may have usefully implemented, we have focused on three of them: - Nanoscale Functional Polymers for Health and Social Welfare - Light Harvesting and Chromogenic nanomaterials for Energy Saving - Hybrid devices and 2D materials for Emerging Technologies In addition to our fundamental research activities, we have established ourselves as a reference group in joint projects with the private sector across two fundamental areas: 1) Micro- / nanoencapsulation of active ingredients and 2) photo- / thermochromism. Nanosfun currently has 50 m2 of lab space devoted exclusively to applied-science research, fully equipped and capable of scale-up work up to 10 L. Our early advances in photochromism have prompted us to pursue market-oriented research in this area set through a dedicated spin-off (Futurechromes SL).