Press review

Discover what people think about our research activity and projects all around the world!

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Much attention has been attracted by Prof. Rosei’s research activity about the possibility to meld a metal surface with adsorbed organic molecules. Pretty much as embossing forms on the sand with beach-toys, some specifically designed molecules deform metallic substrates in a handy way. Excitingly, such a manipulation can be achieved at the nanoscale! Together with the prospect of ordering the molecules on the substrate, this approach may allow designing nano-circuitry on metallic surfaces. This special opportunity has been acknowledged as a chief achievement towards nonotechnology.
Enjoy the relevant comments by:

The American Chemical Society;

Science News;

Microscopy & Analysis (May 2004 paragraph);

L'actualité;

Le devoir;

SPIE Newsroom;

Chemistry.org;

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Another activity that is increasingly attracting interest is the one developed together with Prof. A. Nanci at the Université de Montréal. The project consists in nano-structuring metal surfaces so as to improve the adhesion of biological molecules. Such a promising approach may considerably fasten the bone healing around titanium implants, which is a chief issue for millions of patients who need, e.g., dental prosthesis or artificial hips.
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The Université de Montréal.