Core integration of novel functional, adaptive materials into a smart, highly sensitive analytical system for point of need environmental applications - SmartMatter

Project summary

SmartMatter proposes novel functional materials featuring magneto-plasmonic properties and validated capability for boosting sensitivity to environmentally relevant analytes. Adaptive 3D-nanoplatforms will enhance the analytic response of (magneto)optical waveguides sensing chips encompassing analyte specific interaction sites. SmartMatter sensors become active, dynamic amplifiers of the target specific reactions that modulate their structure. Nanoparticle/dynameric conjugates are set to play a double role: as framework for optical waveguide and as sites for interaction with the analytes. SmartMatter monitoring and interconnectivity capabilities will support reduction of greenhouse gas emission by providing a flexible network of sentinel sensors. Wider impact is foreseeable for energy field where the novel materials warrants enhanced catalytic power, improved sensitivity, specificity and compatibility with portable formats strengthening European innovation and industrial leadership.