Nanochemistry
- Reference number
- A3 98:54
- Start and end dates
- 990101-061231
- Amount granted
- 40 000 000 SEK
- Administrative organization
- KTH - Royal Institute of Technology
- Research area
- Life Science Technology
Summary
This research program is a collective effort of research groups with different disciplinary competencies. Basically, the development of new, innovative tools, technologies and methodologies for chemical synthesis, analysis and biochemical diagnostics, performed in nanolitre to femtolitre domains is the major goal of the programme. The goals are initially focused on future needs in pharmaceutical chemistry and clinical diagnostics, where paradigm shifts are very close at hand. Novel approaches to combinatorial nanochemistry are studied and developed. Tools like chip-based nanovials, flow reaction channels, dispensing devices, mechanical and chemical microactuators and optical detectors will be developed through joint expertise in microstructure technology and chemistry as well as by specialists in surface and coating technology. Training doctoral students is a core activity of the programme. No formal graduate school has been planned, at least not during the first phase of the programme, but interactive research and education between the disciplines are a natural part of the programme.