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EXAMAG - Exascale simulations of the magnetic universe – EXAMAG
Simulations of cosmic structure formation address multi-scale, multi-physics problems of vast proportions. These calculations are presently at the forefront of today's use of supercomputers, and are important scientific drivers for the future use of exaflop computing platforms. However, continued fu
Graphene heterostructures with Nitrides for high frequency Electronics – GraNitE
- Fabrication of Gr heterostructures with thin III-N layers grown by MBE or MOCVD on different kinds of substrates (Al2O3, SiC, GaN, Si). Two approaches will be followed to this aim: (i) transfer of CVD grown Gr from Copper to III-N; (ii) the direct growth of Gr on III-N and of III-N on Gr. - Advan
Helical states and Majorana fermions in topological nanostructures – TOPONANO
The mathematical concept of topology applied to condensed matter has been very helpful to understand the transport properties of certain materials. This description was responsible for the discovery of new states of matter called topological insulators. These are insulating in the bulk of the materi
Multiscale characterization and modeling of charge transport properties and their influence on rate performance of high energy density composites electrodes for lithium batteries – PEPITE
In opposition to most of academic research on material development, this proposal addresses the issue of electrode technology, and its relation to limitation of power and energy of Li-ion batteries, reaching only 50 % of theoretical capacity. Indeed, in commercial batteries, practical electrodes mus
Engineering Spins and Photons from Anisotropic DOts in Nanowires – ESPADON
Semiconductor quantum dots are promising building blocks for the development of future spintronics and photonics devices. The spin of a confined carrier can be used as a quantum bit, the recombination of electron-hole pairs provides triggered sources of single photons, confined carriers induce a fer
Nano-antenna arrays for next-generation solar cells – NANOCELL
Reducing the absorber thickness is one of the main issues for most photovoltaic technologies, because of the material cost or scarcity, and potential efficiency improvements with higher carrier concentration. Hence, highly efficient energy conversion in ultra-small volumes of semiconductors is a maj
Dynamic Constitutional Systems-toward selection of functions – DYNAFUN
The key objective of DYNAFUN is to provide a research programme with a deep knowledge and expertise on Dynamic Constitutional Systems, with new insights into the basic features that control multivalent recognition towards natural selection of functions. Research will be guided by the ambitious scien
Tridimensional micro-conveyance systems for micro-factory – ALVEO
The work proposed in the ALVEO project takes place in the context of the microfactory, a means of production particularly well suited to the manufacture of miniature objects (microelectronics, micromechanics, watchmaking, etc.) in small and medium production runs. Microfactories require a high level
Pollution in Eastern Asia: towards better air quality prevision and impacts’ evaluation – PolEASIA
Based on an ambitious approach combining observations and modeling capable of linking local and global scales, the PolEASIA project aims to better quantify the distribution of pollutants (ozone and aerosols), their sources, their variability and their recent and future evolution. A particular attent
Solar cells using lead-free hybrid perovskites – SuperSansPlomb
Presently, perovskite photovoltaics almost exclusively relies on the use of toxic lead containing compounds, the application of which are strictly regulated by the government because of their negative effects on human and animal health and the environment. The main goal of the project is to develop
