Project

SINGLE ATOMS MATTER – a concerted approach to precision synthesis of nanocrystals

Code

01G02124

Duration

01 January 2024 → 31 December 2029

Funding

Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund

Promotor-spokesperson

Zeger Hens

Research disciplines

Natural sciences
- Nanophysics and nanosystems
- Surfaces, interfaces, 2D materials
- Nanochemistry
- Chemistry of clusters, colloids and nanomaterials

Keywords

Nanoscience and technology Bottom-up synthesis Nanocrystals Nucleation & Growth Synthesis Triggers Nano-Epitaxy Opto-Electronics Catalysis

Project description

Nanocrystals are a form of matter for which single atoms can determine performance. Exploiting the emerging convergence between colloidal synthesis and atomic layer deposition, Single Atoms Matter aims at establishing synthetic triggers to selectively promote nucleation and growth as a toolkit for atomic precision in nanocrystal synthesis. These triggers will be applied for forming tailor-made nanocrystals for opto-electronics and catalysis.