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Controlling the
properties
and behaviour of matter at the smallest scale, in other words
“domesticating” atoms and molecules, can help to
overcome
some of the world’s biggest challenges in the future and
affect
almost every aspect of the economy.
Today, nanotechnology is delivering promising solutions for
self-cleaning surfaces with important applications in building
materials, for nano-coating to improve material properties from car
tyres to sun creams, for information storage from the development of
tunnel junctions and spintronics, or for health care with implants
which are modified through nanotechnology or nanoparticles
that
have the potential to selectively attack tumour cells.
Tomorrow, it could provide the technical means for new solutions to the
world’s energy problems or for health care.
While there are considerable efforts worldwide that aim to developing
new materials, nanotechnology prepares the way for handling and using
quantum effects.
The aim of this 7th France-Japan Workshop on Nanosciences and
Nanomaterials is to present the last fundamental results and openings
in different areas (chemistry, physics and materials sciences) and to
strengthen the exchanges between both countries.
Many
aspects of the research on nanomaterials will be addressed, as for
example the influence of the size and shape of nano-objects and
nanostructures on the magnetic, optical, transport and biological
properties.
A distinctive
feature of this
workshop is that invited junior and senior scientists of outstanding
level will be mixed during three days to favour the development of
mutual friendships and meaningful discussions, and to create lasting
interactions.
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