Název projektu:
PS-FP7 Lithography-free hierarchical assembly of nano-scale materials for advanced sensing (11 DE 1484 3MQN)
Popis:
A German university is looking for an industrial partner with expertise in Raman spectroscopy and sensing application for a FP7 proposal. Objective of the project is to introduce a novel approach for the lithograghy-free formation of Substrates for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) and to build new and robust ultrasensitive cross-sensor reactive array (CRSA) platforms. The partner should produce the optical and sensing aspects of the device and the sensing applications of the substrates
A German University is looking for an industrial Partner in order to submit a FP7 NMP.2012.1.4-2 project proposal. The main objective of the project is to introduce a novel approach for the lithography-free formation of Substrates for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS).
The SERS spectroscopy is a powerful analytical tool for chemical and biological sensing applications. However, several features still limit its use in biosensing.
In this context, they propose the use of a new family of sensing elements with high cross-section for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) to build a new generation of robust ultrasensitive cross-sensor reactive array (CRSA) platforms for the universal detection of amino acids, peptides, proteins and other bioanalytes.
This International Materials Network proposal brings together seven internationally recognized experts in complementary fields of materials science, aiming at the development of a novel optical material made of regular arrays of plasmonic particles and capsules, which is expected to eliminate long-standing problems of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) as tool of analytical chemistry and make it a routine method applicable to standard quantitative detection with multiplex capability of a very broad range of substances.
Recent developments in lithography-free particle imprinting enlighten new ways of producing highly efficient photonic materials. In fact, by using this PDMS wrinkle assisted technology in combination with dry-confinement of colloidal dispersions allow for the fine tuning of plasmonic properties of the resulting array. This technique not only permits the homogeneous disposition of the particles in a given spatial spot but also their spatial post-imprinting modification. Further, the possibility of preforming and pre-(bio)functionalization of the nanoparticles adds versatility to the system and allows for the generation of conceptually advanced sensing devices. It is worthy to note that the hierarchical character of the technique allows for the imprinting of different sensing arrays on the same substrate. In fact this advantage can be exploited for the easy (and at large) production of the so called cross-sensor reactive arrays (CRSAs).
This new family of complex sensors takes advantage of a series of physical and/or chemical changes induced by the interaction of the analyte with each of the sensor elements. The collective changes in the whole sensor array can be then extracted by means of a variety of techniques, processed by multivariate analysis methods, and presented in complex plots showing unique patterns for a given species or mixture of species.
In this approach, metallic particles will be self-assembled into plasmonic structures optimized for SERS enhancement. Self assembly will be assisted by templates formed by controlled wrinkling instabilities of elastomeric substrates, which will provide the basis for creating hierarchical structures with tailored plasmonic properties integrating multiple sensor particle types. These structures will provide the basis for high sensitivity Raman sensing devices.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
Programm: FP7
Theme 4 NMP - Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies SMALL 2012
NMP.2012.1.4-2 Hierarchical assembly of nano-scale building blocks
Requested EU funding and budget pro partner: To be confirmed by coordinator.
Deadline: 08.11.2011
Internal Deadline: 31.10.2011
A German University is looking for an industrial Partner in order to submit a FP7 NMP.2012.1.4-2 project proposal. The main objective of the project is to introduce a novel approach for the lithography-free formation of Substrates for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS).
The SERS spectroscopy is a powerful analytical tool for chemical and biological sensing applications. However, several features still limit its use in biosensing.
In this context, they propose the use of a new family of sensing elements with high cross-section for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) to build a new generation of robust ultrasensitive cross-sensor reactive array (CRSA) platforms for the universal detection of amino acids, peptides, proteins and other bioanalytes.
This International Materials Network proposal brings together seven internationally recognized experts in complementary fields of materials science, aiming at the development of a novel optical material made of regular arrays of plasmonic particles and capsules, which is expected to eliminate long-standing problems of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) as tool of analytical chemistry and make it a routine method applicable to standard quantitative detection with multiplex capability of a very broad range of substances.
Recent developments in lithography-free particle imprinting enlighten new ways of producing highly efficient photonic materials. In fact, by using this PDMS wrinkle assisted technology in combination with dry-confinement of colloidal dispersions allow for the fine tuning of plasmonic properties of the resulting array. This technique not only permits the homogeneous disposition of the particles in a given spatial spot but also their spatial post-imprinting modification. Further, the possibility of preforming and pre-(bio)functionalization of the nanoparticles adds versatility to the system and allows for the generation of conceptually advanced sensing devices. It is worthy to note that the hierarchical character of the technique allows for the imprinting of different sensing arrays on the same substrate. In fact this advantage can be exploited for the easy (and at large) production of the so called cross-sensor reactive arrays (CRSAs).
This new family of complex sensors takes advantage of a series of physical and/or chemical changes induced by the interaction of the analyte with each of the sensor elements. The collective changes in the whole sensor array can be then extracted by means of a variety of techniques, processed by multivariate analysis methods, and presented in complex plots showing unique patterns for a given species or mixture of species.
In this approach, metallic particles will be self-assembled into plasmonic structures optimized for SERS enhancement. Self assembly will be assisted by templates formed by controlled wrinkling instabilities of elastomeric substrates, which will provide the basis for creating hierarchical structures with tailored plasmonic properties integrating multiple sensor particle types. These structures will provide the basis for high sensitivity Raman sensing devices.
Technical Specifications / Specific technical requirements:
Programm: FP7
Theme 4 NMP - Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies SMALL 2012
NMP.2012.1.4-2 Hierarchical assembly of nano-scale building blocks
Requested EU funding and budget pro partner: To be confirmed by coordinator.
Deadline: 08.11.2011
Internal Deadline: 31.10.2011
Požadavky na partnera:
Requested Cooperation: Joint further development
- Type of partner sought:
Industry (not necessarily SME)
- Specific area of activity of the partner:
Expertise in Raman spectroscopy, Interest in SERS, Background in specific sensing applications in biotechnological / environmental science / medical field.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought:
Sensing applications of the substrates, device manufacturing (optical and sensing aspects), definition of target field of sensing
Preferred countries: Not from Spain or Germany (already in Consortium).
- Type of partner sought:
Industry (not necessarily SME)
- Specific area of activity of the partner:
Expertise in Raman spectroscopy, Interest in SERS, Background in specific sensing applications in biotechnological / environmental science / medical field.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought:
Sensing applications of the substrates, device manufacturing (optical and sensing aspects), definition of target field of sensing
Preferred countries: Not from Spain or Germany (already in Consortium).
Obchodní firma/fyzická osoba:
Technologické inovační centrum s.r.o.
Sídlo/Místo podnikání:
Vavrečkova 5262
760 01 Zlín
760 01 Zlín
Kontaktní osoba:
Lenka Kostelníková
Email:
Telefon:
+420 739 570 792
