FideNa nanofab 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.
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.
INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING CALLS RELATED TO FAB (for calls related to materials & bio see specific brochures) ENERGY 2013.2.1.1 High efficiency c-Si photovoltaic modules. ENERGY 2013.10.1.5 Integrated research program in the field of photovoltaics. NMP 2013.4.0-2 Innovative materials for efficient, stable & cheap photovoltaic cells. NMP 2013.1.1-2 Self assembly of naturally occurring nano systems. NMP 2013.2.2-4 Material solutions for durable energy harvesters. NMP 2013.1.1-1 Exploration, optimization & control of nanocatalytic processes for energy applications. ENERGY 2013.10.1.9 | ENERGY 2013.10.1.10…
SPECIFIC SKILLS / EXPERIENCE FOR THESE CALLS Broad experience fabricating nanostructures in large areas. Set of lab tools unique in Europe allowing us flexibility & size (see nanofab section of the brochure). Direct connection to MIT Experts in the field. Optical simulation tools & skills. Working the last two years in a project to improve the efficiency of c-Si photovoltaic cells by using photonic crystals. Broad experience in simulation of reflectance / absorbance and optimization. Broad experience in nanostructuring photovoltaic quality wafers.
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 where an increase of specific surface of a surface or the use of a photonic crystal may be a factor to achieve success (we can make up to Ø10cm with patterns down to 180nm pitch). Catalysis, Optics, Self Assembly, LSPR, Tribology… We seek to learn with the interchange. We all speak English, and know how to team-work.