FideNa nanobio fp7 2013
ABOUT FIDENA FideNa (Foundation for R&D in Nanotechnology) is a research center working since 2007 with the goal of fostering the use of nanotechnology by the industry in Navarra. Navarra is a strong industrial region of Spain home to some major players in Renewable Energies, Biotech, Automotive & Food Processing. One target of FideNa is to develop technology that can be transferred to industry. In order to do this, FideNa is located on the campus of the university of Navarra (UPNA) and carries its own R+D+i lines, some of them in collaboration. FideNa has a team of 17 people (growing), with several years of experience in nanotechnology & tech transfer.
ACTIVITY FideNa focuses its efforts in the following three areas nanofab [expertise] fabrication of nanostructures on surfaces, in collaboration with MIT groups. FideNa can make patterns of columns, holes or lines, with pitches down to 180nm and features down to 30nm, over areas as large as Ø10cm. Typical materials would be Silicon or Glass, coated with metals or semiconductors if necessary. [applications] energy (photovoltaic & thermo-solar) and optics (control of transmission & emission of energy) nanobio [expertise] development of nanobiohybrid systems, of biomolecules & nanoparticles (NPs) or nanostructured surfaces. Optical sensors based on Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR). Functionalized nanoparticles as nanobio probes & nanobio carriers. [applications] LSPR biosensors using NPs or nanostructured surfaces for detection of analytes & biomarkers. Nanobio probes for signal amplification (enhanced ELISA, LSPR) & nanobio carriers for smart delivery. nanomat [expertise] nanoadditives for nanocomposites or coatings. Particularly focused on: (1) the use of nanowhiskers & nanoclays to improve the properties of eco-friendly (bio) polymers; and (2) the use of NPs to develop coatings with tailored functionality. [applications] biodegradable packaging (to improve properties such as resistance, gas barrier… and add properties like anti-bacterial, fire resistance, UV filter…). Filters for water purification. Paints with special properties.
INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING CALLS RELATED TO BIO (for calls related to materials & fabrication see specific brochures) NMP 2013.1.2-1 Nanotechnology based sensors for environment monitoring. KBBE 2013.2.3-01 Development & industrial application of sensors for food processing operations. OCEAN 2013.1 Biosensors for real time monitoring of biohazard & man made chemical contaminants in the marine environment. OCEAN 2013.2 Innovative multifunctional sensors for in situ monitoring of marine environment & related… NMP 2013.2.2-1 Biomaterials for advanced therapies & medical devices in neurological… & cardiovascular field. KBBE 2013.3.5-01 | KBBE 2013.2.3.04 | KBBE 2013.3.3-04 | HEALTH 2013.2.3.0-1 | HEALTH 2013.1.3-4 | HEALTH 2013.1.2-1 | NMP 2013.2.2-2 | NMP 2013.1.2-2 …
SPECIFIC SKILLS / EXPERIENCE FOR THESE CALLS Multidisciplinary team (Molecular Biologists, Chemists & Engineers) with experience in: ∎ Biomolecule handling (DNA, antibodies or other proteins). ∎ Immunoassay & biosensor performance. ∎ Fabrication of nanostructured surfaces on large areas & NPs of different materials in controlled shapes and sizes. ∎ Biofunctionalization of surfaces & NPs with biomolecules for application in sensors, drug delivery, therapy, biocatalysis… ∎ Optical simulation of biofunctionalized systems.
SEARCHING FOR Entities filing proposals in our areas of interest, who may need to find a Partner for their consortium, and may be interested in our skills. Mainly: Projects pursuing health, agro-food & environmental applications of nano & biotechnology, through the use of nanoparticles or nanostructures functionalized with diverse biological molecules. For sensing, drug delivery, catalysis, signal enhancement… We seek to learn with the interchange. We all speak English, and know how to team work.
SOME SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS SABioD. Functionalization of surfaces & NPs with proteins & antibodies for sensing, drug delivery… Funded by GN. NanoSelect. FP7 Project (2011). Filtering of Water using Nanotechnology to improve selectivity, recyclability... SusFoFlex. FP7 Project (2011). Smart Packaging using Nanotechnology. Nanotexturized Solar Cells. Surface nanostructures in Silicon cells to increase efficiency. AZIMUT. Nanoadditives for special paint for off shore wind power generators. Subcontracted by Gamesa Eolica SL.
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