Održiva proizvodnja naprednih materijala ključna je za kontinuirani napredak čovječanstva. Vrlo izazovna meta su porozni materijali (PM) kojima praznine unutar strukture daju funkcionalnost.

Kombinacijom računalnog dizajna i organske sinteze planiraju se prirediti i testirati nemetalni katalizatori za redukciju molekule CO₂, te za aktivaciju molekula dušika i metana. 

The main objectives of the proposed project are to design and synthesize structurally different metallosurfactants (monomeric, dimeric, and double-chain) with selected transition metals (Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) in order to:

a)    obtain simple-to-produce, cost-effective, multifunctional metallosurfactants with improved self-assembly and solution properties by establishing an optimal structure-property relationship

b)    optimize simple, cost-effective, environmentally more friendly synthesis of metallic nanoparticles from synthesised metallosurfactants as metal precursors by establishing an optimal structure-property relationship and reactions conditions

c)   explore metallosurfactants as solid-state low-dimensional magnetic materials by establishing an optimal magneto-structural correlation

AIMed's Innovative Training Network (ITN)

The AIMed network, consisting of 12 beneficiaries and 7 partner organisations, will develop a range of materials with antimicrobial properties that are suitable for use on the surfaces of orthopaedic implants. This is in response to the increasing problem of post-operative infection by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

AIMed will carry out a thorough investigation of the properties of the new materials to ensure that they are feasible for use in future implants. This work will include the evaluation of antibacterial action and biocompatibility using appropriate models. The training of the 15 ESRs appointed to AIMed will be multidisciplinary and intersectoral, with an emphasis on the need for technology transfer from academic institutions to commercial users.

Grant agreement ID: 861138 (H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019)

More info: Antimicrobial Integrated Methodologies for orthopaedic applications | AIMed | Project | Fact sheet | H2020 | CORDIS | European Commission (europa.eu)

The EU-funded STOP project will develop antimicrobial and antiviral nanocoatings for application to high-touch surfaces. The nanocoatings will be developed using combinations of inorganic nanoparticles, antimicrobial peptides, and nanoscale laser surface modifications. The formulations will be evaluated for efficacy using existing international standards and novel testing methods. The components for the formulations have to allow flexible, sprayable and long-lasting coatings, with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial and antiviral activity and reduced risk for development of resistance. The project nanocoatings will significantly reduce infections transmitted via high-touch surfaces, healthcare costs, and environmental pollution by current disinfectants and increase general preparedness for future pandemics.

Mechanochemical and solvent-free strategies towards functional porous materials with advanced physico-chemical and catalytic properties

The main goal of this project is preparation and thorough characterization of new magnetic metalo-organic framework (MOF) materials based on the efficient spatial resolution of selected molecular magnets, such as endofulerenes or polyoxometalates (POMs), in collaboration between Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) and Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb (RBI Zagreb).

The main goal of this project is the investigation and understanding of magneto-structural correlations in the newly synthesized metal-organic complexes. Synthesis and investigation of magnetic properties of these complexes will be performed in the frame of collaboration between Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) and Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) Zagreb.