U.S.-Japan Cooperative Science: Studies of Molecular Recognition Formed in Systematic Molecular Assemblies

9981375 LeblancThis proposal supports a three years collaborative research project between Professor Roger Leblanc of the University of迈阿密and Professor Takeshi Hasegawa of the科比药科大学in Japan. 研究人员将对系统分子组装中形成的分子识别进行研究。 红外光谱是研究有序的朗缪尔单分子膜和LB膜的分子结构和相互作用的有力手段。 具体目标是研究系统分子组装体在气-水界面上形成的分子识别。 研究人员计划利用Langmuir-Blodgett薄膜技术开发一种生物传感器，用于检测和监测对人类健康有害的化学物质。 这项研究将包括基础调查和原型开发。 该项目汇集了两个具有互补专业知识和研究能力的实验室的努力。计划中的活动是表面科学和材料科学研究的重点，旨在促进纳米技术的发展。 这项研究的结果应该导致一个更好和更健康的环境。 这项研究通过博士后和研究生的参与推进国际人力资源。 通过交流思想和技术，该项目将扩大我们的基础知识，促进国际理解与合作。 研究人员计划在科学期刊上发表研究结果。

9981375LeblancThis proposal supports a three year collaborative research project between Professor Roger Leblanc of the University of Miami and Professor Takeshi Hasegawa of the Kobe Pharmaceutical University in Japan. The researchers will be undertaking a study of the molecular recognition formed in systematic molecular assemblies. Infrared spectroscopy is a powerful technique to study the molecular structures and interactions of organized Langmuir monolayers and LB films. The specific aim is to study the molecular recognition formed in systematic molecular assemblies at the air-water interface. The researchers plan to develop a biosensor for the detection and monitoring of hazardous chemicals to human health using the Langmuir-Blodgett film technique. The study will include both fundamental investigation and prototype development. The project brings together the efforts of two laboratories that have complementary expertise and research capabilities. The planned activities are the focusing points in surface science and material science research aimed at the advanced development of nanotechnology. Results of this research should lead to a better and healthier environment. This research advances international human resources through the participation of a postdoc and graduate student. Through the exchange of ideas and technology, this project will broaden our base of basic knowledge and promote international understanding and cooperation. The researchers plan to publish results of the research in scientific journals.