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Bio-inspired dipolar dyes for solution processing of organic solar cells – Chalcones
Scientifically and technologically, but also economically, dye chemistry has represented a major field of activity in chemical industry and academic research since the 19th century. Nowadays, dye sciences are facing new exciting challenges. Given the announced shortage in fossil fuels, alternative e
Optimizing mechanical properties of nickel base superalloys by tailoring microstructure – OPALE
The project aims at improving the mechanical behaviour of polycrystalline Nickel base superalloys, by tailoring the microstructure of as-shaped pieces. Those alloys are used for manufacturing turbojet engine components, due to their excellent mechanical strength at high temperature. Improving the ma
Carbon partitioning in nanostructured ferritic phases: kinetics and microstructures – CAP NANO
Q&P (Quenching & Partitioning) is a new annealing route proposed to produce 3rd generation Advanced High Strength Steels. Q&P annealing cycle consists of an interrupted quenching from austenitic soaking to reach a partial martensitic transformation followed by rapid reheating and isothermal holding.
Self-Assembled AlGaN Nanostructures Design, Modelling, Opto-Electronic Properties for UV Emitters – NANOGANUV
Gallium Nitride (GaN) based materials have emerged as the leading technology for a wide range of optoelectronic applications in the visible range. In particular, blue emitting lasers and light emitting diodes (LEDs) have led to the development of widely used “white LEDs” and “Blu-Ray” technologies.
Ultrafine-grained materials processed by fast Dynamic Plastic Deformation – MAUDE
One of the objectives in the design and materials engineering has always been to facilitate their use directly or improve their properties to continue to push the boundaries of human activity. Nowadays, materials with higher performance are required, which, inevitably is accompanied by pressure on t
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
Refining the bioactivity of P42, a hit therapeutic peptide, and developing a combined therapeutic peptide approach for treating Huntington’s Disease. – PEP-FOR-HD
Huntington's disease is a rare neurodegenerative disease but for which no medication, to slow or stop the disease, exists. The expression of mutant Huntingtin (Htt) protein, containing an abnormal expansion of polyQ domain, is responsible for this devastating disease. The expression of mutant protei
Dynamics of Green Growth in European and Chinese Cities (DRAGON) – DRAGON
Beyond national policies, city-level policies are more and more recognized as key components of global strategies to mitigate GHG emissions. In particular, land-use regulations, transport taxation, or investments in clean transportation modes could reduce car use. However, each city is different, an
Next Generation of Wastewater Treatment Plants: Optimization of Treatment Performance through Online Monitoring of Holistic Sludge Properties – NEXT
The sludge is a by-product of the wastewater treatment. The sustainable management of this sludge is one of the major challenges of the 21st century: the total production of potential dry matter if all wastewaters produced on earth was treated is estimated at more than 80 Mt. In addition, the costs
Zooming in on the conformational details of a membrane efflux pump – BmrA-NMX
In this project, we would like to contribute to a deeper understanding of conformational events which allow drug export from cells via ABC transporters. The questions we aim to answer are: • What are the key residues acting as conformational switches in the different conformational states involved
