Interfaces, complex fluids and microfluidics
Depending on the field (low-carbon energies, nanoscience for information and health technologies (fundamental research for IT and HIT), radiation-matter interaction), several IRAMIS teams are involved in this topic.
The development of nanotechnology based nowdays on the assembly (or even self-assembly) of building blocks that are nanoparticles. The goal is to make use of the intrinsic properties of nanoparticles such as their plasmonic capacities, high surface area or reactivity and of their assembly, to obtain new functional devices such as nanofiltration membranes or photonic crystals.
Nanostructured materials and nanocomposites
In very many situations, whether it be in fluids or materials for every day use, or in biological systems, matter is present in a highly dispersed form. It follows an extraordinary range of behaviour due to structural combinations, from the molecular to the mesoscopic and macroscopic scale.
Du fait de leur taille, les nanoparticules peuvent interagir avec les éléments du vivant, de la cellule à la molécule biologique. Ceci peut être mis à profit en médecine pour cibler des traitements, mais peut aussi présenter des effets indésirables, lors d'une forte exposition.
Nano-chimie, nano-objets / Nano-chemistry, nano-objects
Le développement des nanotechnologies s'appuie de plus en plus sur la logique d'assemblage spontané (auto-assemblage) ou non, des briques élémentaires que sont les nanoparticules.
