Nanotechnologies for Novel Optical Effects

1. INTRODUCTION

2. TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

• 2.1 UNIVERISITIES
  • 2.1.1 University 1 France: Synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles with controlled shape
  • 2.1.2 University 1 Germany: Synthesis and investigation of highly photo stable fluorescent dyes and linking such structures to macromolecules
  • 2.1.3 University 2 Germany: Generation of bright surfaces in rainbow colours
  • 2.1.4 University 1 Greece: Nanoaterials as surface indicators or sensors
  • 2.1.5 University 1 Brazil: Photoactive nanostructured materials,
  • 2.1.6 University 1 Italy: Gold nanoparticles
  • 2.1.7 University 2 Italy: Functional nanostructured materials for applications in photonic, optoelectronic and transformation or separation processes
  • 2.1.8 University 3 Italy: The synthesis and characterization of polymers with optical properties
  • 2.1.9 University 1 Spain: Novel PVD decorative/high resistance overlayers
  • 2.1.10 University 1 UK: Optical coatings
  • 2.1.11 University 2 UK: Development of a low cost fabrication technology for nano/micro surface patterned optical pigments
  • 2.1.12 University 3 UK: Molecular photonics for fluorescence
  • 2.1.13 University 4 UK: Polymer tapes and films with microcapillaries
  • 2.1.14 University 5 UK: Novel thermochromic films for use in glazing applications
  • 2.1.15 University 6 UK: Production of functional materials coatings on large area polymer substrates
  • 2.1.16 University 7 UK: Production of functional materials coatings on large area polymer substrates
  • 2.1.17 University 1 Bulgaria: New smart organic compounds
  • 2.1.18 University 1 Australia: Hydrophilic nano coatings and nanostructured coatings that are applicable to antifogging
  • 2.1.19 University 1 Slovenia: Thin metal oxide layers and electrolytes based on organically modified silane network for different types of "smart windows"
• 2.2 RESEARCH CENTRES
  • 2.2.1 Research Centre 1 Germany: Photocatalytic, self-cleaning surfaces
  • 2.2.2 Research Centre 1 Ireland: Characterization of the optical and electronic properties of organic materials
  • 2.2.3 Research Centre 1 Italy: Aluminum Nitride (AlN) nanotubes and nanoparticles for photoluminescence
  • 2.2.4 Research Centre 1 Russia: Photochromism of organic compounds, light-sensitive organic materials
  • 2.2.5 Research Centre 1 Spain: Photochromic and thermochromic films for windows.2.2.6 Research Centre 1 UK: Light-sensitive materials (photochromic/reverse photochromic)
  • 2.2.7 Research Centre 1 Israel: Sol-gel technology for novel optical effects
• 2.3 COMPANIES
  • 2.3.1 Company 1 UK: Highly efficient fluorescent, phosphorescent and ion fluorescent materials which are also electroluminescent
  • 2.3.2 Company 2 UK: Novel marine luciferases, luciferins and GFPs
  • 2.3.3 Company 3 UK: Modify the surface of products / materials to give desirable properties that add value to the product
  • 2.3.4 Company 4 UK: Binders for dyestuffs or pigments
  • 2.3.5 Company 5 UK: Films based on vanadium dioxide

3. GLOSSARY OF TERMS