Project

Molecular Machines that communicate through Chemical Signaling (MM-CS).

Code
01G02322
Duration
01 January 2022 → 31 December 2026
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor-spokesperson
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Supramolecular chemistry
    • Synthesis of materials
Keywords
Hydrogels Kinetic Monte-Carlo simulations Supramolecular chemistry Responsive materials
 
Project description

This proposal aims to develop integrated molecular machines that communicate through chemical signaling as basis for molecular computing, information storage, sensors and autonomously moving actuators. To achieve this goal, supramolecular covalent hydrogels will be designed and developed, by a synergistic modeling and experimental approach, to enable release of chemical signals as well as molecular muscle action through contraction or expansion.