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EPSRC Reference:	GR/S10025/01
Title:	Dielectrophoresis-Aided Preperation anf Characterisation of Novel Anistropic Particles and Microstructures
Principal Investigator:	Paunov, Professor VN
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Project Partners:	University of North Carolina (replace)
Department:	Chemistry
Organisation:	University of Hull
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 May 2003	Ends:	30 April 2006	Value (£):	199,310
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Complex fluids & soft solids
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Chemicals Electronics Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology No relevance to Underpinning Sectors
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Panel History:	Panel Date Panel Name Outcome 04 Sep 2002 Chemistry Prioritisation Panel (Science) Sept 02 Deferred
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We propose a novel technique for preparation of a new type of colloid particles having permanent dipolar and/or quadrupolar moment. The technique will be based on a combination of dielectrophoresis and emulsion polymerisation in the presence of ionic surfactants. The final product of the proposed method will be suspensions of solid particles of uneven surface charge distribution as a result of polarisation of the ionic surfactant monolayer on the drop surface. These polar particles are expected to have permanent dipolar or quadrupolar moment and to show orientational interactions similar to those in molecular liquid crystals. After we synthesize such electrically anisotropic particles. we will examine their possible application for preparation of a variety of smart materials such as ion- and pH-sensitive gels, colloidal liquid crystals, photonic crystals of unusual symmetry and electro-rhelogical fluids.
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