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Molecular Recognition with Urea-based Foldamers : From Anion Receptors to Bioinspired Organocatalysts – UREKAT
Although the project stands primarily in foldamer research, it is characterized by a strong interplay with the field of artificial anion receptors and H-bond mediated organocatalysis. Translating structure information into function certainly represents one of the most fascinating issues in the fiel
Molecular Engineering and Controlled Assembly of Nano Objects built on porphyrins – MECANO
This project aimed to provide new tools for the elaboration of functional molecular devices built on porphyrins. Porphyrins are a family of highly stable tetrapyrrolic macrocycles widely present in natural systems, from photosynthesis to enzymatic reactions. In Nature, porphyrins collect photons, c
Molecular ENgINeering of the triplet state energy level of BipoLar organic semi-condUctors: Towards nEw molecular designs. – Men in blue
The research topic we wish to develop herein deals with novel molecular designs of host materials for high-efficiency/stability blue Phosphorescent Organic Light Emitting Diodes (PhOLEDs). Indeed, in order to reduce the energy consummation, new efficient sources of low-energy white light are require
Molecular Characterization of Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Membranes for Gas Separation under Harsh Conditions – MOLHYB
Gas separation by dense polymer membranes is a very promising alternative to the cryogenic distillation or adsorption separation processes due to its much lower energy costs. This is critical for chemical industries, where the separation of mixtures accounts for over 50% of the energy costs. In addi
Modulating the gene networks underlying phenotypic robustness in plant quantitative immunity – PRobIty
Our key hypothesis is that QDR robustness emerges at the global scale from the architecture of plant and pathogen gene networks, and involves conserved genes with diverse molecular functions. The rationale behind this research is based on our preliminary results showing that regulatory changes affec
Modelling charge transport in solid dielectrics under electrical stresses and implication on materials reliability in electrical engineering – ModElec
The main objectives of this project are as follow: - The development of a transport model including physical mechanisms like polarization, recombination and diffusion; - The understanding of the conditions where some particular phenomena are observed experimentally - The validation of the transpo
Modelling and Analysis of the Combustion of aeronautics fuels and Alternative Hydrocarbons in Conventional and Hybrid Compression Ignition engines – MACH2
To reach the objectives set by the ACARE European Commitment to reduce drastically CO2 and nitrogen oxide emissions, but also noise of the air transport sector in 2020, the aeronautics industry is looking forward breakthrough powertrain technical solutions. For light aircrafts (helicopters, general
Modeling of the durability of concrete constructions – MODEVIE
«The feedback shows that better management of aging structures, in a context of sustainable development, requires appropriate tools for predicting the performance and life of the structures. Furthermore, the development of such tools is also today an important issue that emerged during the conceptio
Modeling Ion Adsorption in Microporoux Carbons – MAICANANO
This program aims to bring the scientific and mathematical bases necessary for the understanding and the prediction of the mechanisms of transport and the adsorption of the ions of the electrolyte in confined nanopores, i.e., under conditions where the double electrochemical layer theory is no longe
Mobile Direct Borohydride Fuel Cells – MobiDiC
Sodium borohydride is a fuel of high-energy density, easier to store and transport than gaseous hydrogen. Its oxidation in a direct borohydride fuel cell (DBFC) would lead to an electrochemical generator capable to compete (or even overwhelm) lithium batteries in terms of energy density and therefor
