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

这项提案支持迈阿密大学的罗杰·勒布朗教授和日本神户药科大学的长谷川武教授之间为期三年的合作研究项目。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朗缪尔单分子膜和LB膜的分子结构和相互作用的有力工具。其具体目的是研究在空气-水界面形成的系统分子组装中形成的分子识别。研究人员计划利用朗缪尔-布洛杰特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。该项目汇集了两个拥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，旨在推动纳米技术的进一步发展。这项研究的结果应该会带来一个更好、更健康的环境。这项研究通过博士后和研究生的参与促进了国际人力资源的发展。通过思想和技术的交流，这个项目将扩大我们的基础知识基础，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.