ERC Starting Grant for Prof. Dr. Annette Andrieu-Brunsen: 3D-FNP Writing
Smart Membranes
Client: TU Darmstadt
Presentation: European Research Council, ERC
Smart Membranes
Prof Dr Annette Andrieu-Brunsen, a chemical scientist at the TU Darmstadt, asked me to help her with the design of her presentation for the ERC Starting Grant 2018 application. Together with her, I designed and redesigned numerous infographics in 3D and 2D, as well as the entire layout of the presentation.
The project “3D-FNP Writing” aims to create smart membranes that are nanoporous and thus able to filter metallic nanoparticles and their salts. These particles can be found, for example, in antimicrobial-coated clothing. When they are washed, these particles accumulate in the environment.
To develop these smart nanopores, the research group is combining two technologies: 3D printing of nanoporous membranes and high-resolution microscopy techniques. This makes it possible to create engineered nanopores that are as highly selective as their natural counterparts (e.g. ion channels in neurons).
1.5 million euros in funding
The presentation convinced the ERC jury in Brussels! Annette Andrieu-Brunsen will receive 1.5 million euros for her research project. Together with her ever-growing team, she will be able to push ahead with the development of smart membranes over the next few years.
