Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-actions-marie-curie-participations-et-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Projet FAST_TRIBONIC (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The development of neuromorphic devices and sensory networks has led to the creation of new systems similar to human brains. An artificial synapse can be used to perform various functions, such as long-term potentiation, depression, and spike-timing-dependent plasticity. Various types of synaptic electronics can be used to develop sensory neurons. Some of these include three-terminal devices and memristors with neuromorphic configurations. However, a particular device ideal for neuromorphic applications is a field-effect transistors based on the two-dimensional layered semiconductor. To reduce the energy consumption of artificial sensory neurons, a self-powered neuromorphic system can be developed that can operate on mechanical energy. This strategy can be useful in developing systems that are energy-efficient. This project aims to develop a functional and biological self-powered artificial synapse sensory system similar to the human somatosensory system. This will allow engineers to create self-powered electronic sensors, actuators, and communicators capable of handling biological intelligence. This project (FAST_TRIBONIC) involves the development of high-performance field-effect synaptic transistors with 2D MoS2 layered semiconductors and the construction of powerful triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) for the effective conversion of mechanical energy into electricity. Also, to develop an indigenous neuroelectric interface (artificial electronic skin) by integrating synaptic transistors and TENG during non-academic placement. By coupling TENG and field-effect transistors, a new field of tribotronics has been established for devices such as memory chips and tactile sensors. These technologies are expected to play a vital role in developing modern high-performance, energy-efficient self-powered wearable electronic devices.

Mots clés : graphene, 2d materials, triboelectric nanogenerator and thin film transistor, self powered devices, pvdf, polymer composite, graphene oxide, carbon nanofillers

Participants :
- Bit & brain technologies sl (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Université polytechnique de Madrid (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 226441.2 €
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Recherche, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet FORGE-IoT (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The future of the Internet-of-things (IoT) will consist of billions of interconnected devices and networks interacting, resulting in an ultra-dense heterogeneous IoT network (IoTN). Such IoTNs, even supported by new cutting-edge technologies, suffer from high interference, high latency, and low reliabilities. Hence, it is imperative to mitigate these issues with the design, optimization, and evaluation of IoTNs to attain a symbiotic relationship among devices within a IoTN. Motivated by these concerns, this fellowship aims to provide algorithms/protocols and medium access design for efficient and effective resource allocation, interference management, lower latency, and higher reliability to achieve a symbiotic IoTN. Dr. Derek Asiedu will as a MSCA fellow receive crucial training at Mid Sweden University, including a five-month secondment at IMT-Atlantique, France, to develop and transfer his unique skills to the research centers.

Mots clés : intelligent reflecting surface irs , rate splitting multiple access rsma , resource allocation, reflection co efficient, symbiotic cognitive radio, internet of things, 5g and beyond

Participants :
- Mid Sweden University (Suède) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 222727.68 €
- Institut Mines-Télécom (France) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet deBioLED (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2022)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : SIGNED

In deBioLED, I seek to design bioinspired chromophore-protein complexes of high red emission efficiency to fabricate the next generation of eco-friendly color converting layers (CCLs) of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Despite OLEDs already consume 70% less energy than typical lighting sources, their production still depends on a high input of energy and use toxic components yet yielding devices of poor stability. Given the on-going energetic and environmental crisis, it is crucial to push the development of OLEDs towards the usage of greener and recyclable materials, together with faster and simpler fabrication protocols. I propose to construct supramolecular assemblies of great color purity and photostability by inserting synthetic chromophores into protein matrices to compose CCLs that will be coupled with OLEDs to render white light emitting devices. These renewable CCLs will allow the production of efficient OLEDs with only a few layers to avoid creation of morphological defects, which helps to prolong the devices durability. The CCLs will be built with de novo designed proteins, scaffolds that offer a precise way to accommodate synthetic chromophores by controlling their relative distance and environments. With that protein platform, I will tune the chromophores emission properties and promote energy transfer paths similarly to natural photosynthetic pigment-protein complexes. I will use two different red emitting chromophores to convert part of the OLED blue emission to red, so the combination of emitted colors will yield white light. Red light extraction from CCLs will be boosted by enhancing the density of chromophores on the excited state as one of them will transfer the acquired excitation energy from the OLED to the other in a cascade of events, studied by ultrafast time-resolved spectroscopy. Thus, by engineering intricated photophysical phenomena within de novo proteins I will deliver a new strategy to improve the efficiency of bioinspired CCLs.

Mots clés : organic light emitting diodes, color converting layers, de novo protein design, solution processed devices, biogenic matrices, resonant energy transfer, ultrafast spectroscopy

Participants :
- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 165312.96 €
Projet LateFun (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The late-stage functionalization (LSF) of bioactive compounds is currently a hot topic in the chemistry community, as it allows for the rapid and divergent construction of molecule complexity and avoids the need for time-consuming de novo synthesis. This is especially relevant in the fields of drug discovery and medicinal chemistry where the fast identification of structure-activity relationships is crucial. Especially intriguing in this context are alkenes and 1,3-dienes, as they are frequently occurring motifs in natural products and drug molecules including important antibiotics and antivirals. However, methods for the introduction of a broad variety of functional groups via the LSF of these moieties remain underdeveloped. LateFun aims to create new chemical space by developing a first-in-class methodology for the incorporation of a highly versatile functional handle via the LSF of alkenes and 1,3-dienes, whose well-established subsequent transformations will allow for the rapid assembly of diverse structures. Applying this innovative protocol to the LSF of complex natural products and drug molecules will be of great importance and impact, going beyond the current state of art. The real-life applications of this cutting-edge research proposal will be explored during a secondment phase in Novartis (Basel), providing for valuable industry insights and interdisciplinary aspects. The host’s expertise in late-stage functionalization of bioactive molecules using catalytically generated carbyne equivalents perfectly complements the applicant’s strong background in photocatalysis and therefore guarantees two-way-transfer of knowledge between the host group and the ER (Experienced Researcher). The successful implementation of this action in the highly international and interdisciplinary environment of ICIQ and Novartis will enable the fellow to develop a unique research profile and will be crucial in building an independent academic career.

Mots clés : photocatalysis, alkenes, 1 3 dienes, hypervalent iodine chemistry, carbyne equivalent, late stage functionalization, enantioselective catalysis

Participants :
- Novartis (Switzerland) (Suisse) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 165312.96 €
Projet FoodBAT (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2022)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Life Sciences
Statut du projet : CLOSED

The last five decades have been characterized by an increase in obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. Recent predictions indicate that more than 1 billion people will be obese by 2030 worldwide. Contrary to white adipose tissue, brown adipose tissue (BAT) dissipates energy as heat and has been considered an important target for treating obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. Nevertheless, little is known about the interaction between diet, of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, with BAT function. To develop new weight-loss strategies, it is essential to understand how food intake modulates BAT function by interacting with endocrine factors and how this interaction affects diet-induced thermogenesis in lean individuals and those with obesity. Recent data indicate that DIT is associated with BAT function and that gut hormones play an important part in the activation of BAT during the postprandial phase. Yet, the mechanism remains to be elucidated. Moreover, it is unclear whether DIT and cold-induced thermogenesis (CIT) share similar metabolic pathways and how the manipulation of food intake can affect BAT and, thus, energy expenditure. The main aims of FoodBAT are to investigate how the acute intake of a mixed meal modulates gut hormones to stimulate diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT) and BAT oxidative metabolism and to understand how this interplay differs between lean and obese individuals. Also, we will investigate how a cold acclimation protocol affects this interaction to modulate DIT in individuals with obesity. Finally, FoodBAT will unravel the connections and differences between DIT and CIT by comparing the gene expression and mitochondrial respiration of brown adipocytes stimulated with either nutrient overload, isoproterenol, or a combination of both. These findings will be pivotal for the development of new pharmacological and non-pharmacological (lifestyle-related) strategies to combat obesity.

Mots clés : brown adipose tissue, diet induced thermogenesis, diet, gut hormones

Participants :
- Université de Turku (Finlande) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 215534.4 €
- Hospital District of Southwest Finland (Finlande) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet TherMotors (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Temperature is a central concept in thermodynamics and is one of the most crucial parameters to be described in scientific and technological achievements. Due to the high importance of measuring this property, thermometers are accounted for ≈ 80% of the sensor market and could reach 6.86 billion USD in 2023 according to a study done by Grand View Research, Inc. Since technology is advancing in miniaturizing devices and scientific interest in nanoscale structures and phenomena is increasing, the need for new thermometric sensor platforms is surging since regular thermometers are limited to tens of micrometers size range. Additionally, a remote way to control their position has not been realized. Therefore, the development of a thermometer working on the nanoscale with a precise position control is highly desired. Nano/micro-motors are particles capable of realizing motion through external stimuli, and they can be spatially and temporally controlled remotely, thus opening new possibilities for sensor technology. In TherMotors, we propose combining the self-propulsion of photoactive nanomotors with the thermometric properties of lanthanoid-doped nanocrystals to obtain advanced functional nanodevices that can move when excited by an UV source, while IR excitation will allow for measuring temperature in the surroundings. In this way, a great scientific development will be made in allowing temperature to be measured remotely in a small size scale and, at the same time, allow the precise control of the region in which the temperature will be measured.

Mots clés : micro nanomotors, upconversion, thermometry, sensors, lanthanoids, zno, janus particles

Participants :
- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 181152.96 €
Projet CPW (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2022)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Nowadays, the issue of plastic recycling has become one of the major issues of environmental protection and waste management. Since 1950, humans have produced more than 8 billion tons of plastic, of which more than half was discarded into landfills and only 9% was recycled. The majority of plastic waste stemmed from semi-crystalline polymers such PE, PP and PET. When recycled, the properties of these polymers deteriorated due to shrinkage and warpage issues related to the crystallisation process that occurred during the cooling process. The temperature gradient during cooling is able to control the crystallisation growth. However, determining the crystallization process of plastic waste during processing is difficult as generally plastic waste contains additives. Therefore, CPW uses IR thermal imaging technique as it can capture the temperature profile of plastic waste during 3D printing to study the temperature-crystallisation relationship. The existing techniques, such as hot-stage microscopy, X-ray synchrotron and in-situ light scattering, have several restrictions. Among them are non-simultaneous processes, expensive, and requiring high energy radiation sources. Furthermore, these techniques can only be applied to virgin plastic and are limited to transparent polymers that are free from additives and contamination. The captured temperature profile will be analysed using MATLAB to examine the crystallite structure at precise temperature, thus could control their properties through the processing temperature of the 3D printer. An innovative approach through experimental setup and technique used to investigate the crystallisation process will be the novelty of CPW. This research will contribute to at least four research papers with two ISI journals and two conference papers, and a patent application. The implementation of the MSCA will benefit and impact the recycling of plastic wastes in the world, and this is in line with EU’s strategy for the SDG 12 and SDG13.

Mots clés : crystallisation fff 3d printer thermal imaging plastic waste

Participants :
- Université de Malte (Malte) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 177251.52 €
Projet HYDROGEL0LIVE3D (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2024)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Environment and Geosciences
Statut du projet : SIGNED

This research responds to the pressing need to shift away from the wasteful linear economic model, which generates environmental problems and lacks sustainability. We focus on the Circular Economy (CE), which aims to reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve material and energy efficiency. The specific goal is to tackle the issue of unused agricultural waste, particularly olive waste in Mediterranean countries. This waste is a significant problem, with about 70% currently going unused, causing environmental and economic challenges. The approach involves extracting cellulose from olive waste to create valuable biohydrogels (BHGs), promoting waste valorization and sustainable resource management. The proposal combines innovative materials science with CE principles, green cellulose extraction, and advanced 3D printing techniques to create functional and sustainable materials from agricultural waste with versatility in production and application. Our team has expertise in agriculture, waste valorization, green materials science, and 3D printing technology. We are well-prepared to address this challenge through our experience and collaboration with the Technological Center for Plastics, Andaltec (AND). The research aligns with the European Commission's priority of transitioning to a circular economy, reducing waste, and enhancing resource efficiency. It is also timely given the urgency of environmental issues. Furthermore, our project provides a platform for skill development, collaboration, and interdisciplinary research, preparing us to contribute to MSCA-PF grants and sustainable research and innovation in Europe.

Mots clés : biopolymer life cycle analysis additive manufacturing waste reuse separation process

Participants :
- Université de Jaén (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 209914.56 €
- Fundacion andaltec i+d+i (Espagne) — Partner, associated partner, Autres, subvention : 0.0 €
Projet TERRaMoOn (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Physics
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Optical control of mechanical oscillators of widely different dimensions are all described by the same cavity optomechanics interaction between phonons and photons inside a cavity. In the previous decades, various research groups leveraged on this interaction to cool the mechanical oscillators to its ground-state and to produce and detect quantum states of light.The applicant wants to take advantage of mechanical modes that are deeply in their ground state at room temperature, namely vibrational modes of molecules with resonance frequencies in the IR to THz frequency range (between 1-100 THz) to explore the novel molecular optomechanical frequency conversion process (m-OMC). The key idea of the process consists in upconverting a weak IR signal into the visible domain via molecules (with modes both Raman and IR active) placed onto metallic nanoantennas, opening the whole toolbox of visible field manipulation and detection to electromagnetic fields in the IR range. The goal of TERRaMoOn is to study the m-OMC process with a hybrid near-field microscope, where the near-field probe (metallic atomic force microscopy (AFM) tip) takes over the role of one of the antennas. In the near-field microscopy approach, the tip-antenna configuration can be tuned in-situ offering unprecedented versatility to the m-OMC process and enabling to access fundamental insights that would be inaccessible to typically studied on-chip devices. m-OMC could also lead to a new modality of near-field microscopy, where IR modes could be imaged with nanoscale spatial resolution and with exceptional sensitivity by making use of the frequency conversion process. The molecular layers studied during the project will finally enable the first unambiguous measurements of vibrational strong coupling via a Raman experiment. As such, TERRaMoOn promises to open novel enticing fundamental and technological research directions and to have a long-standing impact in the field.

Mots clés : near field optical microscopy molecular optomechanics frequency upconversion

Participants :
- Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 165312.96 €
Projet CHEERS (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2022)
Action : Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
Panel : Physics
Statut du projet : SIGNED

Consumer electronics plays an ever-greater role in our daily lives. This is reflected in the fact that electronics already account for 4% of global energy consumption. This rate is expected to triple in the coming years, generating a major environmental issue and calling for energy saving solutions. Spintronics is a leading technology with the potential to produce novel high-performance low-power devices. Central to these devices is the so-called spin to charge interconversion (SCI), where a spin polarisation is converted into a detectable electric signal and vice-versa. Ongoing efforts focus on the search for materials exhibiting optimal SCI, often found in systems with low structural symmetry. Within these, chiral materials are highly appealing as they represent the ultimate expression of broken symmetry. Chiral molecules have been shown to act as spin filters, but, due to their low electrical conductance, they cannot be implemented in electronic devices. Recently, the host group showed that Tellurium (Te), composed of chiral atomic chains connected via van der Waals (vdW) interactions, displays an exotic and chirality-dependent charge to spin conversion. However, the reciprocal effect was not studied, and the SCI efficiency, which is crucial for evaluating the technological potential of Te, was not obtained. CHEERS aims to explore the real potential of Te for advanced spintronic applications. We will combine magneto-optical kerr effect, spin pumping and magnetotransport experiments to quantify Te’s SCI efficiency, while unravelling the different physical mechanisms behind it. Finally, we will explore SCI at the atomically sharp vdW interface of Te and a layered magnet. With these efforts, CHEERS expects to acquire fundamental scientific knowledge with straightforward industrial applications. Moreover, CHEERS will offer high-quality interdisciplinary research and transversal skills training to an aspiring young scientist, helping her build a promising career.

Mots clés : chirality, spinorbitronics, tellurium, spin to charge interconversion, edelstein effect, spin hall effect, moke, spin hall magnetoresistance, spin pumping, electric field effect

Participants :
- École polytechnique fédérale de Zurich (Suisse) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center (Espagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 165312.96 €